MUMBAI: The 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) began with a splash in Mumbai as the National Sports Club of India hosted the opening ceremony at which the biennial convocation was officially launched.
Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, the General Manager of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), is also attending the conference.
Following the parade of Asian Racing Federation (ARF) members, the delegates and invited guests heard from the officiating party and were treated to an evening of Bollywood-style entertainment.
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 36th ARC began proceeedings. “I have the great pleasure of welcoming you all to the 36th Asian Racing Conference which is now the fourth ARC which India has held, and the first time in two decades.”
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chairman of the ARF and Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, set the stage for the forthcoming business of the ARC.
Business and specialist sessions at the ARC begin yesterday and run through tomorrow afternoon.
The Peninsula
