Volvo Group extends India International Regatta sponsorship
14/07/2010
Volvo Buses and Volvo Penta, on behalf of the Volvo Group, has extended its partnership with the Yachting Association of India as the title sponsor of the India International Regatta 2010.
Managing director of Volvo Buses, Akash Passey, said: "We are very proud of our sponsorship of the India International Regatta. Volvo is associated with sponsorship of major sailing championships worldwide and connected with loyal and dedicated sailing fans around the world, and as the title sponsor of the 'India International Regatta', we have the honour of extending our relationship with sailors in India too."
The Yachting Association of India treasurer, A S Bajwa, added: "It is a major step forward in expanding our vision of putting India as the global sailing destination and by tying up with Volvo, the brand leader of sailing races worldwide, it is bound to add tremendous value."
The regatta takes place from 3 to 10 October and is expected to see more than 200 sailors from across world racing in the Optimist and the 29er class of boats.