<h1>Historic motorsports achievement: first Indian in classic 4x4 Dakar category with multiple top-stage finishes and recognised by FIA.</h1> An Indian racer became the first from the country to compete in the classic 4x4 category of the international endurance rally, overcoming an early navigational error to record multiple top-ten stage finishes and a top-twenty overall ranking; the result was publicly recognised by the sport's international governing body and characterised as a landmark for national motorsport. Corporate sponsorship supported the campaign and sponsors emphasised resilience and inspiration for future racers.