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Paragliding during the PWCA in Bir, India, November 2024. Photo: Anna Berger

Austin Cox and Joanna Kocot win PWCA in Bir

Austin Cox (USA) and Joanna Kocot (POL) have won the overall and female categories at PWC Asia Tour after five tasks
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PWCA Asian Tour begins in Bir

The Asia Tour of the Paragliding World Cup has kicked off in Bir, India and runs until 9 November – Austin Cox won the first task
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Nova recognises its pilots of the year 2024

Nova has announced its pilots of the year, recognising not just sporting prowess but also attitudes and fair play
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The SHV’s golden jubilee

The SHV, the Swiss free-flight association held a weekend festival that saw retro wings in the air above Interlaken
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Seb Benz in Brazil

Seb Benz wins XContest 2024

More than 30,000 pilots log in XContest. Sebastian Benz has won the World XContest 2024 whilst the women’s category was won by Serena Ronchi
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PWC Gourdon 2024. Photo: Marcus King

Baptiste’s world-class World Cups

France, and Baptiste Lambert, continued their domination of the competition scene at the PWC in the final two events of the 2024 season
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Red Bull X-Alps 2025: All the rookies revealed 

Organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps have revealed the lineup for 2025's race. The field of 35 pilots is an even mix of veterans and rookies
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In goal at the PanAms 2024. Photo: AirBoyzTeam

Nick Greece Reports: Brazil Dominates PanAms

Team USA’s Nick Greece reports from the leading gaggle at the FAI Pan-American Paragliding Championships 2024
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Théo de Blic at the Brienz Acro World Tour

Théo de Blic triumphs in Acro season 2024

As the 2024 acro season draws to a close Théo de Blic unpicks his successful Acro World Tour and World Championships
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Red Bull X-Alps 2023 ©Adi Geisegger

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Lineup Announced

Organisers of the 2025 Red Bull X-Alps have revealed the lineup of next year’s race – 35 pilots from 17 countries
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