Aishwarya Pissay becomes first Indian to claim a world title in motorsports

Aishwarya Pissay becomes first Indian to claim a world title in motorsports

Question: Who became the first Indian to claim a world title in motorsports in the women’s category?
(a) Aishwarya Pissay
(b) Rita Vieira
(c) Vage
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On August 11, 2019, Aishwarya Pissay became the first Indian women to claim a world title in motorsports, annexing the FIM World Cup held at Varpalota in Hungary.
  • The 23-year old from Bengaluru also finished second in the FIM Junior category.
  • She was placed second in the junior category with 46 points, behind championship winner Tomas de Gavardo (60) of Chile.

Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Aishwarya-Pissay-wins-FMI-World-Cup-in-Hungary&id=370002
https://www.news18.com/news/sports/aishwarya-pissay-becomes-the-first-indian-to-win-fim-world-cup-world-title-in-motorsports-2268905.html