Goa to host first edition of Force Gurkha RFC India 2014

Goa's Tourism department has joined hands with the first edition of the Force Gurkha Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2014, as its tourism partner.
The upcoming motorsport extravaganza, which will held in Goa from August 8-14, is an offshoot of Malaysia's Rainforest Challenge (RFC), with India becoming the eight country to join the international chapters of the RFC.
"We are very excited to have the first edition of Force Gurkha RFC India in Goa. It has a synergy with our aim of promoting Goa as a destination for adventure tourists. I wish the organisers the very best for the upcoming motorsport challenge," Director, Goa Tourism department, Nikhil Desai said in a statement issued here today.

According to the release, over 40 teams, both domestic and international, are expected to participate in the launch edition of the domestic edition of the sports for India's off-road four-wheeler enthusiasts.
Goa, in the past has hosted numerous international events, including the Goa Fest and India Bike Week, state's tourism department now plans to encourage adventure lovers to visit the state during the monsoons, it said.
The event will be organised by New Delhi-based Cougar Motorsport Pvt Ltd.
Founder and Director of Cougar Motorsport Pvt. Ltd Ashish Gupta said in a statement, "We are delighted to have Goa Tourism as our tourism partner. It is a matter of great pride for India and Goa in particular that an international event of this stature is going to be held here.