11 July,2024 07:54 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Thursday unveiled as the owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers ahead of the Indian Racing Festival 2024, scheduled between August and September this year.
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Apart from the debutant Kolkata racing team, the event will see participation from seven other outfits based at Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad. The racing festival encompasses two main championships - Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC).
Expressing his enthusiasm for the association, Ganguly, the former BCCI president said: "Motorsports has always been a passion of mine and together with the Kolkata Royal Tigers, we aim to build a strong legacy in the Indian Racing Festival and inspire a new generation of motorsport enthusiasts."
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