Jagathishree first Indian to compete in FIM Asia Women's Circuit Racing in Taiwan

Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Fresh off a triumphant performance at the National Circuit Racing Championship in Chennai, Jagathishree Kumaresan is set to compete in the second round of the FIM Asia Women’s Circuit Racing Championship at the Lihpao International Karting Circuit in Taiwan.

Born in 2004 in Chennai, she is the only Indian representative supported by the FIM Asia Cup and will compete at the FIM regional platform, a road to the FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship.

A three-time Indian national champion, Jagathishree earned her spot on the international grid through consistent performances across multiple domestic championships. In 2024, she won the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (Girls Stock 165cc) and the National Drag Racing Championship (Ladies Class).

In 2025, she added victories in the early rounds of the MMSC fmsci Motorcycle Racing Nationals and TVS RTR 200 Women’s Races, at the Madras International Circuit and Kari Motor Speedway as the lead rider of the One Racing team.

Jagathishree began her racing journey on Chennai’s East Coast Road, driven by a passion for speed and encouragement from her family. She trained under seasoned coach Mohamed Hanif, the Team Principal of One Racing, who quickly established her among India’s top female racers.

“This opportunity to race at the Asia level means a lot to me, not just personally, but for every Indian girl who dreams of racing. I’m here to give it everything I’ve got,” said Jagathishree, who graduated in Archaeology at Madras Christian College in 2024.

“Jaga’s trip to Taipei is generously supported by FIM Asia, giving her a chance to compete with some of the best in Asia,” said Jagathishree's coach Hanif, whose students have won 11 Indian National titles and 11 more finished runners-up.

--IANS

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