1st Indian National Open Accuracy Paragliding started at Billing

Author(s): Arvind SharmaDharamshala, November 12, 2016: The 107 pilots of 15 countries shall start their campaign today in the inaugural Indian National Open Accuracy Paragliding Championship being organised at Bit Billing 60 kms from...

1st Indian National Open Accuracy Paragliding started at Billing
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Dharamshala, November 12, 2016: The 107 pilots of 15 countries shall start their campaign today in the inaugural Indian National Open Accuracy Paragliding Championship being organised at Bit Billing 60 kms from here. the weather is absolutely fine for this sport here.

There are 9 women paragliders including 3 Indians in a total of 107 competitors . the foreign female participants include 2 from Russia and 1 each from South Africa,Italy,Kirghistan and Turkey.

Meet Director Jyoti Thakur briefed the participants in the morning. She said,"one has to complete at least 3 of the total 4 tasks fixed in this four days international meet. There shall be negative marking ,and the participate with the minimum score shall be declared winner."

The task for the day is bulls eye landing.

Date: 
Saturday, November 12, 2016