PANJIM: With an eye on promoting sports and adventure tourism, the State Department of Tourism, signed a strategic partnership with Yoska, organisers of the Ironman 70.3 India Race in Goa, marking a significant step towards promoting sports tourism in the State.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) underscores the collective aim to showcase Goa to sports enthusiasts worldwide.
The MoU was signed by Suneel Anchipaka (IAS) Director Tourism and Managing Director Goa Tourism Development Corporation and Neil D’Silva, Deputy Race Director, Ironman 70.3 India at the recently concluded Goa International Travel Mart at Dona Paula.
Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism and Managing Director GTDC stated “Through this partnership, we aim to position Goa as a premier destination for sports tourism, leveraging its natural beauty and vibrant energy to attract quality tourists from across the globe. Yoska brings valuable expertise and resources to the table, enabling us to develop and promote sporting events that showcase the best of what Goa has to offer.”
Ironman 70.3 India, Goa was launched in 2019, and over the past 3 editions this prestigious race has attracted thousands of triathletes from India as well as from 50 other countries to Goa. The 2024 race will be held in Goa on October 27, and will once again draw athletes to the State.
Deepak Raj, Chief Executive Officer of Yoska and franchise owner and race director of the Ironman 70.3 in India stated “With the support of Goa Tourism, Ironman 70.3 India has found its home in Goa and has evolved into an endurance race for India’s and the world’s triathlon community. Goa is already being viewed as a sports tourism destination internationally. The State offers a great backdrop for the race and provides excellent infrastructure for triathlons. Goa emerged as the best choice location for the race due to its suitability, sports infrastructure and strong government backing.
