Sanjha Morcha

Paragliding World Cup gets Army support

The Army will provide communication, manpower, temporary toilets and even its helicopters for rescue mission in case of an accident

Dharamsala, October 27

The Army will provide the logistic support to the Indian Open 2018 Paragliding World Cup starting tomorrow.

Dah division of the 39 Corps has decided to provide all support. It has come as a big relief for them, said  SDM, Baijnath, Vikas Shukla, who is heading the organising committee for the event.

The SDM said the Army would provide communication, manpower, temporary toilets and even its

helicopters for rescue mission in case of an accident during the World Cup.

A number of pilots would participate. The registration was open till today. However, only 150 participants would be allowed in the competition.

Four pilots, three from the Samarth group in Rajasthan and one Manu Thakur from Himachal, presented hang-gliding show in Bir Billing to mark the start of the World Cup.

Meanwhile, all hotels are packed to their capacity in Bir. The small hamlet is buzzing with activity.