Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur revs up the historic MotoGP Bharat preparations

(L-R) HONOURABLE MINISTER OF SPORTS AND YOUTH AFFAIRS SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR IS WITH PUSHKAR NATH SRIVASTAV, CEO, MOTOGP BHARAT ON SATURDAY AT HIS RESIDENCE IN NEW DELHI.

Khel Today Bureau 

New Delhi: Even though it was pouring heavily, excitement filled the air as MotoGP Bharat team gathered at the residence of Hon’ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, to invite him as the Guest of Honour for India’s most awaited MotoGP race, scheduled to be held at the Buddh International Circuit on September 22-24, 2023.

“The helmet in my hand says a lot. MotoGP is going to take place in India for the very first time and it’s one of the biggest motorsports event for the country which will take place in Gautambuddh Nagar. This race will also be special as for the very first time an Indian racer will also be taking part. This is a great initiative and moment for the racing community. The event will also act as a catalyst in promoting racing bikes and the growth of automobile industry. For many racers and young bike enthusiasts who want to pursue racing will get an opportunity to watch and learn about the sport in India itself. Going forward, I firmly believe that racing will really become big and like many other sports create milestones and glory for the country,” Hon’ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said after his meeting.

Honb’le Union Sports Minister also showcased his daredevil spirit braving the torrential rain as he hopped on a bike and joined the group of bikers for a spin who had come along with the officials of FairStreet Sports, the Indian promoters of  MotoGP™ Bharat.

“Despite the rain, we were filled with excitement as we extended our invitation to Hon’ble Minister as the Guest of Honour for MotoGP™ Bharat igniting the passion that drives us all. Together, we aim to create an unforgettable MotoGP™ Bharat experience. With Shri Anurag Thakur joining the bikers to take a ride despite the weather only shows how gripping MotoGP™ fever is and has every potential to rave up Bharat,” commented Pushkar Nath Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer, FairStreet Sports.

HONBLE SPORTS MINISTER WITH MOTOGP BHARAT OFFICIALS

Hon’ble Union Minister also interacted with the team, signed a helmet as memorabilia and later thanked the bikers for the adventurous ride.

About MotoGP™  Bharat:

MotoGP™ Bharat is India’s first-ever MotoGP™ race and will be organised by the FairStreet Sports, in collaboration with Dorna Sports, at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September

22-24. The historic MotoGP™ Bharat will be the 13th race of the on-going MotoGP™ 2023 season. The event will provide Indian fans once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the roar of 1000cc beasts screaming through the circuit at 350 km/h as it will also feature some of the greatest names from the sport including Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati, Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda Team, Marco Bezzecchi of Mooney, Brad Binder and Jack Miller of Redbull KTM, Jorge Martin of Prima among others. MotoGP™ Bharat fans and race enthusiasts can book their tickets on https://in.bookmyshow.com.

About Dorna Sports:

Founded in 1988, Dorna Sports became organiser of the Championship now known as FIM World Championship Grand Prix (MotoGP™) in 1991 and has been the exclusive commercial and television rights holder since then. Based in Madrid, Spain, with premises in Barcelona and a subsidiary in Rome, the Group is a leader in sports management, marketing and media, and has seen continued growth over the years; expanding its focus from solely MotoGP™ to include other leading motorcycle racing championships across the globe.

About FairStreet Sports:

FairStreet Sports, a dynamic motorsports event company, is set to rev up the enthusiasm for the sport in India. Guided by seasoned professionals with deep-rooted expertise in sports management and motorsports, they are on the cusp of history, organizing India’s first-ever MotoGP™ event in September 2023 – the MotoGP™ Bharat. Driven by a commitment to infuse the country with the exhilarating spirit of motorsports, FairStreet Sports stands at the forefront of transforming motorsports into a mainstream spectacle in India.