The Goa Department of Tourism has entered into a strategic partnership with Yoska Event Solutions LLP, marking a significant step towards promoting sports tourism in the region. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) underscores the collective aim to showcase Goa to sports enthusiasts worldwide.
Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism & 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 Event Solutions LLP 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.”
Deepak Raj, CEO, Yoska & Franchise Owner and Race Director of the IRONMAN 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 the world’s triathlon community. Goa is already being viewed as a sports tourism destination internationally. Goa offers a great backdrop for the race and provides convenience with various accommodation options and good airport access. The state emerged as the best choice due to its suitability and strong government backing. We have seen growing support year after year from the Government of Goa and Goa Tourism to further support and expand the event and we are thankful for it”.
Yoska Event Solutions LLP’s commitment to bringing quality tourists to Goa aligns perfectly with the state’s mission to promote sustainable tourism development in the region.