Competition

Paragliding and hang gliding competitions

Ozone Chabre Open

Ozone Chabre Open returns in June 2026

The Ozone Chabre Open is to take place 27 June to 4 July 2026 at the well-known cross country site of Laragne, France.
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Serena Ronchi and Fabi Buhl, winners of XContest 2025

Fabi Buhl and Serena Ronchi win XContest 2025

German climber turned pilot Fabi Buhl won the World XContest 2025 overall, and Serena Ronchi won the women's category
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The Red Bull X-Alps Challnger location of Mayrhofen. Photo: Becknaphoto

Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race announced for 2026

Red Bull X-Alps has announced details of a Challenger race, a three-day qualifier that will take place in Mayrhofen, Austria, 28 - 31 May.
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Baptiste Lambert

In Control

After a lifetime in the air and a decade flying competitions at the highest level Baptiste Lambert is the new FAI Paragliding World Champion.
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FAI ‘pauses’ major comps and promises safety review

The FAI have put a 'pause' on Category 1 competitions while work on improving safety takes place over the next few months
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Autumn colours and 5,000m base Photos: XRedRocks

Bill Belcourt wins Red Rocks Wide Open 2025

US pilot Bil Belcourt has won Red Rocks Wide Open in Monroe, Utah, the race to goal US Nationals series event organised by Gavin McClurg
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Bram Declercq. Photo: An Decorte

Bram Declercq: 1980–2025

Belgian paraglider pilot Bram Declercq has died from injuries sustained during the FAI Paragliding World Championships in Brazil
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Constance Mettetal celebrates her gold medals at the Paragliding World Championships 2025 in Brazil. Photo: Tim Rochas

France take the triple win at the Paragliding Worlds 2025

Baptiste Lambert and Constance Mettetal win gold for France at the FAI Paragliding World Championships in Castelo
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SRS BGD Edition Ager, Spain 2025

Pál Takáts and Riley Ferré triumph at SRS Ager

Pál Takáts and Riley Ferré have won their respective classes at SRS BGD Edition Ager to win the overall season title at the final event of the EN-C series.
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Maria Granberg at the Niviuk Fly Wide Open in Krushevo, 2025. Photograph: Kieran Campbell

Crushing it in Krushevo: Flying the Niviuk Fly Wide Open

Tarquin Cooper heads to Krushevo, North Macedonia for his first taste of competition paragliding at this entry-level fun comp
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