US’ Austin Cox glides his way to world cup title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US’ Austin Cox glides his way to world cup title

Hindustan Times  

After a week of thrilling adventure in the skies of Bir Billing in Kangra district, the Paragliding World Cup 2024 concluded on Saturday, with US paraglider Austin Cox claiming the top spot after scoring 3,742.6 points. The closing ceremony of the Paragliding World Cup was attended by Himachal TCP, housing and technical education minister Rajesh Dharmani as the chief guest. This was the second Paragliding World Cup to be held at Bir Billing after 2015. Dharmani said organising the World Cup in Bir-Billing was a matter of great pride for Himachal, adding, “The World Cup has been organised in Billing for the second time with the special cooperation of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and the state government.

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Paragliders Take on 68-km Aerial Course as World Cup Begins
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Paragliders Take on 68-km Aerial Course as World Cup Begins

Hindustan Times  

Paragliding action at the 2024 FIFA World Cup began at Bir Billing on Sunday, with 72 participants from 23 countries taking flight on a 68-km course. The first day saw the lead change hands several times, with Austin Cox of the US taking the top spot in the men's competition, followed by Dominik Kapica of Poland and Bence Halasz of …

Vibrant Paragliding World Cup 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of Adventure and Heritage in Himachal Pradesh
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Vibrant Paragliding World Cup 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of Adventure and Heritage in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The Paragliding World Cup 2024 kicked off in Himachal Pradesh with a vibrant celebration of adventure and heritage. The event, held in Bir Billing, Kangra, will witness participation of pilots from 26 countries, including 32 Indians. Safety provisions include two helicopters, seven health teams with ambulances, and six rescue and retrieval teams led by experts from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee …

World's Largest Paragliding Event to Take Flight in Himachal's Bir Billing
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World's Largest Paragliding Event to Take Flight in Himachal's Bir Billing

Hindustan Times  

The Paragliding World Cup (PWC India-2024) will take place in Himachal's Bir Billing from November 9 to 11. The competition will feature pilots from 31 countries, with 105 pilots shortlisted for the event. The opening edition PWC was held in 2015, and the second-to-largest PWC was held here last year. The event will culminate with a practice session on the …

Paragliding Pre-World Cup kicks off in Himachal’s Bir Billing
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Paragliding Pre-World Cup kicks off in Himachal’s Bir Billing

Hindustan Times  

Otherwise peaceful and picturesque Bir Billing valley near Baijnath in Kangra district became lively and bustling as the weeklong Accuracy Paragliding Pre-World Cup kicked off on Thursday. In his address, Bali said the state government was promoting adventure sports and Bir Billing would soon host a Paragliding World Cup. Sports enthusiasts and people of the state are excited about this …

Paragliding pre-world cup begins in Bir with gliders from all over the world
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Paragliding pre-world cup begins in Bir with gliders from all over the world

The Hindu  

In the world of adventure sports, perhaps the most popular one is paragliding. Every year, The Paragliding World Cup Association, a Paris-based agency, organises global adventure sporting events. In 2015, India hosted the PWC for the first time in Bir, and this year, they are all set to host a pre-world cup event — the Cross Country World Cup Paragliding …

International paragliding tourney concludes at Bir Billing
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International paragliding tourney concludes at Bir Billing

Hindustan Times  

International Accuracy Paragliding Pre-World Cup-2023 concluded at the famous paragliding site Bir Billing in Kangra district on Sunday with Nepal pilots winning in the men’s category and the team event. Director of the Bir Billing Paragliding Association Anurag Sharma said a total of 142 pilots from 10 countries, 95 men and eight women, took part in the tournament. Speaking on …

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