Former racer Akbar Ebrahim was on Monday unanimously elected for a second term as the president of India's motorsports governing body, FMSCI.
The elections were held via video-conference amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ebrahim had his first stint as FMSCI chief from 2016-2018 following which he was replaced by J Prithviraj.
Mr. Akbar Ebrahim (Meco Motor Sports Pvt. Ltd) and Mr. Farooq Ahmed (Motor Sports Club of Chickmagalur) were unanimously elected President and Vice-President of the #FMSCI on Monday. Congratulations and all the best to the dynamic duo. pic.twitter.com/8TU3JbMTWO
— FMSCI (@fmsci) October 12, 2020
"It is without doubt, going to be a very challenging and tough year given the unprecedented pandemic situation the whole world is facing. I am sure that the FMSCI will collectively rise to the occasion and manage the situation to the best of its ability," Ebrahim said in a statement.
Farooq Ahmed was unanimously elected as the vice-president. The FMSCI boasts of more than 50 affiliates across all corners of the country and there are more than 1200 registered athletes.