The sporting event in Noida not only had the who's who attending and participating, but it also positively impacted the local economy. The organisers wish to use it as a tool to spread awareness about road safety and promote local industries
Repsol Honda's Spanish rider Marc Marquez (R) and India's former cricket player Suresh Raina ride on a motorbike ahead of the Indian MotoGP Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi, on September 21, 2023.
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Noida was abuzz with thrill and excitement a few weeks ago. It had former India cricketer Suresh Raina play cricket and ride a bike with six-time world champion Marc Marquez, current world champion Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia talk Bollywood with Ranveer Singh, and fans chasing Yuvraj Singh and John Abraham around the paddock in their favourite MotoGP team jerseys. Even Sadhguru couldn’t stop himself from doing a lap at the Buddha International Circuit.