Korea dominates at Asian Paragliding Championships

6 May, 2010

Paragliding at Nishawa, Japan, at the Pre-Asian Championships in 2009. Photo: Asian Championships
Paragliding at Nishawa, Japan, at the Pre-Asian Championships in 2009. Photo: Asian Championships
The Asian Paragliding Championships in Nishawa, Japan, kicked off on 2 May and have seen some good flying so far. Three tasks have been flown including 49 km, 76 km and 62 km races to goal.

Korea’s Chikyong Ha is currently in pole position onboard a Gin Boomerang, just ahead of team mate Suyong Pi.

Chikyong won the first day, while Gin Seok Song, the boss of Gin Gliders, won Task 2. Korea’s Junghun Park flying an Axis Mercury won Task 3.

Wednesday and Thursday were cancelled because of weather, but more flying is expected as the comp runs until Sunday 9 May.

Ninety-three pilots are taking part, drawn from all across Asia including Japan, Korea, India, indonesia, China and Thailand.

The championships are only the second FAI Asian Championships ever held.

Asian Paragliding Championships



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