Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]July 18 (ANI): Team Star India's first rider Shikhar Dhawan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the MotoGP championship in India.

Dhawan, known for his dynamic presence on the cricket field, will fuel his passion for motor racing with his latest campaign 'Face Kar Race Kar', Eurosport said in a press release.

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Dhawan expressed his happiness after the announcement.

“Being associated with the prestigious MotoGP as an ambassador in India is a great honour. The growing excitement around MotoGP in India is truly exciting, and it feels like a moment in itself, especially when I recall my favourite days riding the bikes on the streets of my hometown Delhi,” said Dhawan.

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“My background as a cricketer born and raised in this vibrant city adds a personal connection to this new role at Eurosport India. Through the Eurosport India sports platform, Warner Bros. Discovery has become a beacon for global sport, continuing to delight our ever-growing sports fan base,” he added. “What excites me most is the potential we have to bring MotoGP to new audiences across India. Together, we aim to inspire and engage fans in the exciting world of MotoGP.”

The statement added that the 'Face Kar Race Kar' campaign embodies the indomitable spirit of the MotoGP Championship, celebrating resilience and inspiring fans to overcome challenges with unwavering determination.

“We are delighted to welcome Shikhar Dhawan as the brand ambassador of MotoGP in India,” said Arjun Nohwar, Managing Director, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Discovery will also introduce MotoGP to fans of the sport in an exciting way.

Joining Yamaha as the title sponsor of the MotoGP Championship in India, Vijay Kaul, General Manager, Marketing Strategy, Yamaha India said, “Yamaha has a deep racing heritage and we are delighted to rekindle our partnership with Eurosport India as the title sponsor of the MotoGP Championship in India. the MotoGP Championship in India. MotoGP Championship. As we embark on this exciting journey, “We look forward to enriching the exhilarating MotoGP experience that we all cherish and promoting it across India through Eurosport.” (ANI)

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