Mumbai: Sports management organisation IOS Sports and Entertainment has announced the on-boarding of India’s first female racer from Jammu and Kashmir Humaira Mushtaq.

The Kashmiri racer made her debut in the JK Tyre national racing championship which was held in Coimbatore in October 2019. She also participated in the MRF MMSC FMSCI National Car Racing Championship 2021, where she was the lone female racer and was recognised for the same.

"It is always rewarding for us to see young talents get the acknowledgment that they are fitted to," stated IOS Sports and Entertainment COO Rahul Trehan. "Humaira has broken stereotypical bonds to live her dream. Even after being a medical student who has done pilot training, she has remained true to her passion, which is racing. And for us that was the driving factor to welcome her in our family."  

Humiara claimed the limelight back in 2019 when she became the first-ever female racer hailing from the land of Jammu and Kashmir after overcoming the traditional norms at the age of 23.

“It is truly a huge step up in my career to have been associated with a firm like IOS Sports and Entertainment," said Humiara Mushtaq. "They have athletes from various sports under their umbrella and have done an impressive job to help the players gain the recognition they deserve. I am looking forward to a fruitful journey ahead with them and I am excited to see what they have in store for me.”

IOS Sports and Entertainment has an ample number of top-class athletes under their belt which include Olympic medalists like MC Mary Kom (boxing), Vijender Singh (boxing). Manpreet Singh (hockey), Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting), Lovlina Borgohain (boxing), Hima Das (athletics), to name a few.