New Delhi: Preparations are underway on a massive scale in Bir Billing at Himachal Pradesh, where the Paragliding World Cup will commence from October 23, 2015, and go on up-till the 31st October 2015. The Billing Paragliding Association (BPA), which has been entrusted to organise the event, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a memorable experience for everyone. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken an active interest in organising this event and is the title sponsor of the Paragliding World Cup 2015. AAI has in the recent past been responsible for promoting various Sports in India to help build a sports friendly environment, which is largely untapped. GAGAN – GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation is an India SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) Programme jointly developed by India Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) to implement SBAS over India airspace. AAI has offered to the paragliders to take advantage of GAGAN signals for accurate navigation and tracking facility; for the first time using GAGAN enabled Accord receivers. About 130 of the best paragliders, including those in World’s Top-5, from over 35 countries are set to participate in the championship which will put India firmly on the global paragliding map. During the week-long tournament, the edge of competitive sport during the day will give way for some fun and frolic in the evenings, with themed programmes being planned each evening. The gala opening and the closing ceremonies promise to be extravaganzas, adding their own colour to the World Cup.
23/10/15 Orissadiary.com
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