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PWC Brazil 2026 Task 1 Martin Scheel

PWC Brazil gets underway

The final fixture of the 2025 Paragliding World Cup season is underway in Governador Valadares as pilots battle to secure a place in next month's Superfinal.
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2026 Pan Americans

Brazilians dominate Pan American Championships

The 7th FAI Pan American championships successfully came to a conclusion at the weekend. After six tasks the Brazilians emerged triumphant.
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Sunset at Red Rocks. Photo: Ben Horton

Coming to America – registration opens for three events

'Expect to go tall!' Registration has opened for three competitions organised by Gavin McClurg in the USA this summer
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Montegrappa 2026 Photo: Martin Scheel

Baptiste Lambert triumphs at Trofeo Montegrappa 2026

Bassano del Grappa delivered a perfect Easter for 130 pilots competing in the Trofeo Montegrappa, the first big competition of the season.
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Laurie Genovese in 2023 Red Bull X-Alps

New hike-and-fly event launched by Laurie Genovese

Former World Cup champion Laurie Genovese has announced details of a new hike-and-fly race where safety and inclusivity are the main focus
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Testivol de Pelvoux

Testivol de Pelvoux, France: 7-8 March 2026

For the second year in a row the Hautes-Alpes is to host the Testivol de Pelvoux, organised by Pollen Parapente.
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Wanaka hike and fly race 2026

Daniel Rosinsky wins Wanaka Hike-and-Fly 2026

Daniel Rosinsky has won this year's Wanaka Hike and Fly race, which took place over three days in the mountains of Wanaka, New Zealand
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Paul Guschlbauer launches from Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel during Wanderbird

Wanderbird launch 800km Alpine challenge

Wanderbird have announced details of an eight-day hike-and-fly challenge across the Alps, starting in Westerndorf, Austria on 13 June
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PWC Panchgani India 2026

Michael Sigel wins PWC Panchgani

Michael Sigel claimed has claimed victory in the opening PWC of the year, with Manuel Laly and Mario Monteiro following behind.
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A gaggle of paragliders at the SRS. Photo: Marcus King

SRS launches Pre-SRS Series as demand surges

The Sports Class Racing Series s launching a new “Pre-SRS” circuit in response to what organisers describe as the “phenomenal popularity”
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