Competition

Paragliding and hang gliding competitions

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Swiss hike-and-fly – what’s their secret?

The Swiss have a reputation as good organisers, so we asked the Swiss League to share what they've been doing right to grow hike-and-fly
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2026 Roldanillo SRS preview

Preview: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026

The SRS 2026 season launches in Roldanillo, Colombia this weekend. Almost 130 pilots are registered, with seven tasks planned
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Flying into a new year for 2026. Paragliding in the blue sky. Photo: Marcus King

New year, new season – what’s on in January 2026

The new year is kicking off with several big comps around the world including in Mexico, Colombia and Australia
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Ozone Sublite

Ozone Sublite released

Ozone have released the Sublite, an ultra-light, submarine-type competition harness which has “proven its exceptional efficiency".
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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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