The Paragliding Pre-World Cup would be held from march 31 to April 5 at Bir-Billing in Kangra district, R.D. Dhiman, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Tourism and Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh, said on Saturday.
A meeting under the chairmanship of Dhiman was held regarding organisation of the Paragliding Pre-Word Cup where the official informed that the Paragliding World Cup Association (PWCA) has given their permission to organise the paragliding pre world cup.
Dhiman informed that there would be 100 participants from 28 different countries. He said Bir-Billing is quite popular for this adventurous sports and earlier world level event was organised in the year 2015. "Bir-Billing is one of the best paragliding site in the world", he added.
For the safety and rescue of participants, the arrangement for helicopter has also been made, Dhiman said. The event is being organised by the Department of Tourism and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali.
