After Hosting the Paragliding Pre-World Cup Successfully last year, Himachal Pradesh is now gearing up to host the 2015
paragliding World Cup. The tournament will be organised under the aegis of
the Paragliding World Cup Association, France.
The World Cup will be held from October 24 in Bir Billing, Kangra
district in which around 150 top ranked pilots of the world would participate
besides 500 free flying pilots.
Pre-world cup
Urban Development Minister Sudhir Sharma, who is also
Chairman of the Billing Paragliding Association said that the State had been
given an opportunity to organise this event by the Paragliding World Cup
Association keeping in view the successful organisation of the pre-world cup
last year.
Sharma said that different kinds of activities would
be organised to add attraction to the competition, which includes acrow show in
air and hot ballooning.
He said that live trekking system facility would be
introduced during the event to ensure safety of the pilots and it would also
help in rescue operations in case of any emergency. PTI
2015 World Cup - India : Bir
Flying site: Bir
Type : World Class - World Cup Tour
Country: India
Origin Level: Not yet defined
Meet Director: Debu Choudhury
General Organiser: Billing Paragliding Association
Season: 2015
Registration limit: Friday, 24 July
For more info : http://www.pwca.org
