Current Context : The Paragliding World Cup 2024, held in Bir Billing from November 2-9, saw pilots from over 31 countries is concluded.

• This was the second Paragliding World Cup held in Bir Billing after 2015, highlighting India’s prominence in adventure sports.

Top Performers:

• Men’s Category: Austin Cox (USA) won with 3,742.6 points.
• Women’s Category: Joanna Kocot (Poland) topped with 3,194.7 points, followed by Daria Eltekova (Germany) and Marina Olexina (Brazil).

Indian Nationals: Ranjeet Singh and others like Sushant Thakur, Amit Kumar, and Ashwani Thakur performed well.​

About the Paragliding World Cup

• Organized by the Paragliding World Cup Association (PWCA), it brings together elite paragliders to compete globally, covering diverse terrains and flight conditions.
• Location: Held in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh, India – known as the world’s second-highest paragliding site.