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India reclaim seat in FIA World Motor Sports Council
Paris, Dec 8 (IANS) Indian motor sport received a shot in the arm as FMSCI nominee Gautam Singhania reclaimed the high seat in the FIA World Motor Sports Council during the FIA Annual General Assembly here on Friday.
Singhania, a well-known industrialist and an equally popular figure on racing circuits, was one of 14 members from different parts of the world who were elected out of 22 nominees. He won a handsome 82 votes to show that FMSCI is a force to reckon with on the world stage.
FMSCI President Akbar Ebrahim was named the Deputy Titular and will represent India in the World Motor Sports Council along with Singhania.
As many as 17 out of 20 nominated members were also co-opted in various FIA Sporting Commissions to give a strong say in world motor sport.
“I am elated and excited to be elected like this. It’s a privilege and honour for me and I will do my best,” Singhania said, shortly after his victory.
“I thank the members of the FMSCI for their support. I am a driver and an enthusiast so I understand the issues that need to be addressed,” he added.
The World Motor Sports Council consists of 14 members, apart from the seven Vice-Presidents and one Deputy President.
It deals with all the FIA global sporting matters for all its sporting disciplines and the term for the elected members is for four years.
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The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
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