Kashfia Arfa, a talented Bangladeshi racer and former Viqarunnisa Noon School & College (VNS) student, delivered an impressive performance on her international motorsport debut at the Malaysia Festival of Speed 2026, securing a podium finish in the Karting Slalom Ladies category.

Kashfia Arfa finished second in the Karting Slalom Ladies category, earning a well-deserved podium finish while competing against international participants. She also competed in the AutoGymkhana discipline, finishing fifth in the Female Solo category and fifth in the Mixed Doubles category.

Her podium finish marks an important milestone in Kashfia Arfa’s racing career and represents a proud moment for Bangladeshi motorsport. Competing internationally across different motorsport disciplines, she demonstrated skill, determination and confidence on the racing circuit.

Kashfia’s achievement is particularly inspiring for young Bangladeshi women interested in motorsport. Her performance shows that female racers from Bangladesh can compete confidently on international platforms and represent the country in a traditionally male-dominated sport.

A former student of Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Kashfia Arfa’s success has also brought pride to the VNS community, marking an exciting step in her journey from student life to the international racing circuit.

Meanwhile, Sarwar Hussain Chowdhury, Kashfia’s AutoGymkhana partner, secured third place in the Male Doubles category. His podium finish added another notable achievement to Bangladesh’s participation at the event.

With a second-place finish in the Karting Slalom Ladies category, Kashfia Arfa has made a strong start to her international motorsport journey. Her performance at the Malaysia Festival of Speed 2026 is a proud moment for Bangladesh and an encouraging achievement for the country’s emerging women racers.