This World Tourism Day, RWITC announces tourism boosting activities

Mumbai, India, 27^th September 2019: On the occasion of World Tourism Day (27^th September 2019), RWITC announces the commencement of tourism boosting activities.

Aligned with the Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi’s vision of increasing tourism in the country, RWITC is proud to partner/contribute towards the initiative.

Commenting on the occasion, Mrs. Zinia Lawyer, member of the managing committee, RWITC said, “We at RWITC are happy to be associated with the PM’s vision of making India a preferred tourist destination. Our rich heritage is globally renowned and it is essential that we successfully highlight the nation’s cultural diversity.”

About The Royal Western India Turf Club:

The Royal Western India Turf Club is renowned as the premier-racing club in India offering unrivalled facilities matching with the best in the world. RWITC has a history spanning just over two centuries. The RWITC conducts racing at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse (from November to April), and Pune (from July to October), The RWITC has about 10000 data base of Members 41 A licensed trainer’s, and approximate 83 jockeys including the foreign jockeys from England / Ireland and typically houses around 850 horses in training at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Today it stands as one of the premier racecourses in the world that not only provides world-class quality horse racing while maintaining the highest level of integrity in wagering, but equally it embodies an efficient, effective and socially responsible organization. It constantly evolves to integrate other fun activities with horse racing with a view to elicit the interest of the millennials as well.

RWITC Chairman Zavaray Poonawala promises to restore racing to its former glory

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Pic: From left to right Geoffrey Nagpal, Surendra Sanas,  Zavaray S. Poonawalla (Chairman), Zinia lawyer, Milan Luthria and Yohan Poonawala.

Mumbai, 15th September: Newly elected RWITC Chairman Zavaray Poonawalla and his committee members have promised to work tirelessly to improve the image of Horse Racing in India.

The new committee comprising Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla (Chairman), Zinia Lawyer,  Milan Luthria,  Geoffrey B. Nagpal and  S. R.Sanas have come into power with a landslide mandate and face a tough task as they have one year in administration to change the face of the sport. 

Speaking at a press conference  Zavaray S. Poonawalla said, " The sport is at a very critical stage right now and with the RWITC struggling for funds, this is a make or break year for us. We are committed to the cause and me and my committee will not shy away from putting money from our pockets to restore the sport". 

When asked about the GST issue in the sport he added, " I have personally spoken to the concerned government authorities and we are hopeful of relaxation in the GST which will greatly benefit our sport". 

Apart from turning RWITC into a profitable venture, the committee also hopes to revive night races and make it a permanent fixture in the racing calendar. The committee also plans to entice the youth by investing in social media marketing.