PANJIM, April 18 -- Shikha Pathak, an international technical official from Goa has been selected as an official for the Jiu-Jitsu Paris Grand Prix scheduled to be held between April 26 and 29. She is the only Asian referee who has been selected for this championship.

Speaking to O Heraldo Pathak said, "It was my dream. Europeans usually dominate in these disciplines so it's a great privilege for me to work with the best ITO team". Selections for the championships are based on the performance in the previous championship. The officials are all evaluated by the head referees in every championship.

Officials have to express their interest by first registering for championships. The technical committee of the International Jujitsu Federati...