The international technical official of Ju-Jitsu from Goa will be India’s only representative in the sport and the first female ITO from Asia. Eight top officials have been selected to officiate at the championship.
Pathak, is Ju-Jitsu Asian Union Technical Commission Member,Joint secretary of the Ju-Jitsu Association of India, is a world referee for the sport and Head Referee of Ju-Jitsu (Fighting Discipline)of Asia.t
This prestigious World Games held once every four years, The World Games is a multi-sport event for sports and disciplines that are not in the programme of the Olympic Games. In total, The World Games involve the participation of 5,000 athletes and officials.
The games are recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
“At the World Games, the best fighters from across the world qualify after achieving the (top ranking). It takes plenty of hard work for players to make it here. Similarly, Referees are selected on the basis of performance evaluations of the World’s top Ju-Jitsu championships of the past few years. Every referee dreams of participating in these World Games,” said Pathak, adding that only two officials have been selected for fighting discipline from Asia.