Comps and Events

News from the international scene

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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Jim Black. Photo: Jim Black

‘I’m feeling top of the stack!’

Jim Black from the USA was the lucky pilot who won first prize in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026. But which glider did he choose?
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Destination Panchgani

Paragliding World Cup, Panchgani: 14-21 Feb 2026

The Paragliding World Cup heads to Panchgani, India this weekend. It is the sixth and penultimate event of the 2025 season
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Win a paraglider in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026

Cross Country Prize Draw 2026 winners

One lucky Cross Country pilot gets to choose a solo paraglider from Advance, Ozone, Gin or Supair. We reveal the winner here...
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X-Pyr 2026 line up

The game is on! X-Pyr 2026 lineup revealed

X-Pyr is the ultimate hike-and-fly battle across the Pyrenees – and this year a stellar lineup has been announced to take on the famous race.
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Monarca Paragliding Open 2026

Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026

The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo.
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