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Tourism Minister Sond flags off North India’s longest-running motorsport

September 27, 2024 07:27 PM
Tourism Minister Sond flags off North India’s longest-running motorsport

Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, September 27-

Punjab Cabinet MinisterTarunpreet Singh Sond, kicked off the 20th SJOBA TSD Rally 2024 here at St. John's High School, on Friday evening. A total of 46 teams from various parts of India, such as Kolkata, Mumbai, Shillong and Uttarakhand, are participating in this thrilling three-day motorsport extravaganza.

S. Sond and Secretary Tourism and Cultural Affairs Malwinder Singh Jaggi lauded the St. John’s Old Boys Association (SJOBA) for orchestrating the premier motorsport event. They also joyfully announced the participation of the Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department as a co-sponsor for the 20th SJOBA TSD Rally 2024, will cover about 250 kilometres daily on September 28 and 29, returning to the flag-in point –St. John’s High School by 6 PM.

The Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister shared that the premier motorsport event will traverse the scenic landscapes of Punjab, showcasing the region as a hotspot for adventure tourism. The Rally route will encompass Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar, Ropar, and SAS Nagar (Mohali).

He said that the SJOBA TSD Rally has a rich history and is recognised as North India’s longest-running motorsport event. This year marks a significant milestone, being the first stand-alone rally, which further enhances its status within the motorsport community. 

 

 
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