The tournament drew the participation of nearly 130 domestic and foreign pilots.
Paragliders compete in two categories of precise landing, and cross-country (XC) flying.
The tournament offers a chance for competitors to earn more points on the World Paraglider Ranking System (WPRS), as the XC flying category has been upgraded to an international event.
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A performance at the opening ceremony. |
This is the third time the paragliding tournament has been held as part of a series of events in the Culture and Tourism Week of Kon Tum Province in 2024.
Chairman of the People's Committee of Sa Thay District, Duong Quang Phuc, said that the paragliding tournament will help Sa Thay become a national paragliding destination in the future because it has suitable geographical conditions.
The event is expected to help Kon Tum popularise the image of local nature, culture, and people to both domestic and international visitors, thus promoting tourism development and attracting more tourists to the locality.
The Paragliding Tournament is held over three days, from March 22 to 24.
