MotoGP saw business worth Rs 933 crores

NOIDA, Sep 26: The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday said the first ever MotoGP event held in Greater Noida saw a footfall of more than one lakh people from India and around the world whilst registering business of over Rs 930 crore.
The high-pulsating event was held from September 22 to 24. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with several central and state ministers, and celebrities, including film stars and cricketers, witnessed the main race on Sunday.
“The high-end preparations including hospitality, security arrangements, connectivity at MotoGP Bharat resulted in gathering of more than one lakh people from India and around the world at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida for the much-anticipated event hosted by India for the first time,” the Uttar Pradesh government said.
“The event also did a record business of Rs 933,76,46,000 (Euro 106 million),” it said in a statement.
82 riders from 41 teams around the world enthralled Indian fans with their speed, it said. (PTI)