MXGP Türkiye and Türkiye MotoFest are set to captivate the world’s most expert motocross riders and ignite the spirit of youth and sports activities from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 in Afyonkarahisar.
Under the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, these occasions mark a big milestone as Türkiye commemorates its one hundredth 12 months as a republic.
Notably, the MXGP collection, broadcasted in 180 international locations, continues to raise Türkiye’s international profile.
The thrilling Türkiye spherical of the World Motocross Championship (MXGP), the place the world’s best motocross athletes compete, will happen concurrently with the Türkiye MotoFest, an unparalleled built-in youth and sports activities extravaganza.
The press launch for this spectacular race and competition, famend for attracting younger lovers and the high-income bracket from across the globe, happened in Istanbul on Friday.
Affirming the potential of Afyonkarahisar, Governor Kübra Güran Yiğitbaşı expressed fixed amazement on the metropolis’s achievements.
“For the past six years, Afyonkarahisar has been hosting the World Motocross Championship, one of the most significant sporting events worldwide. This year, the World Motocross Championship (MXGP), World Women’s Motocross Championship (MXWOMEN), World Junior Motocross Championship (MX2) and European Motocross Championship (EMX250) will witness fierce competition among world-renowned teams. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Afyonkarahisar has demonstrated its potential by organizing Türkiye’s largest event, even hosting two races,” she mentioned.
Yiğitbaşı highlighted that MXGP Türkiye, held on the Afyon Motorsports Center, acquired the Best Country Promotion Award for its distinctive infrastructure and paddock services.
“Our city, where the crème de la crème of motocross is determined, transforms this race into a festival. Türkiye MotoFest, along with the captivating Türkiye MotoFest Concerts featuring our nation’s brightest stars, creates an electric atmosphere infused with an array of youth activities. This year, we anticipate the participation of over 300,000 attendees, including major Turkish and global brands. We invite everyone to experience the extraordinary ambiance of Afyonkarahisar, where world-class festivals and events come to life,” she added.
Among different invited company was Afyonkarahisar Mayor Mehmet Zeybek, who declared town’s standing as a burgeoning sports activities hub, attracting 25 groups for his or her summer season coaching camps.
“With the World Motocross Championship, which we will host for the sixth time in the past five years, Afyonkarahisar is on the verge of becoming the sporting capital of the world. Our city is conveniently located within a three-hour radius for a significant portion of Türkiye, making it the most accessible city in the country. Moreover, we stand on the historic grounds where the flame of liberation was ignited and victories were achieved. From eggs to meat, from gastronomy to marble, we consistently lead in various fields. With the 2023 World Motocross Championship and Türkiye MotoFest, our city will once again shine on the world stage, elevating both Türkiye and Afyonkarahisar,” he mentioned.
Underlining the exceptional efforts of the Turkish Motorcycle Federation in representing Türkiye and nurturing athlete growth, Bekir Yunus Uçar, president of the Turkish Motorcycle Federation (TMF), highlighted the enduring recognition of bike sports activities among the many youth.
“According to a survey conducted among young people, motorcycle sports ranked fourth when they were asked to choose a sport if given the opportunity. Therefore, for the sixth time in the last five years, we are honored to host an event like MXGP, which demands both exceptional skill and challenging conditions in terms of infrastructure and organization,” Uçar mentioned.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
