24 Oct 2023

PG Accuracy Worlds 2023 launched in Sopot, Bulgaria

The 12th FAI World Paragliding Accuracy Championships have launched in Sopot, Bulgaria. It will be held from October 20 to October 28, 2023. The event is organized by Sports Club Shambala with the Support of the NAC of Bulgaria (Bulgarski Natsionalen Aeroklub). 130 pilots from 31 nations came to compete. The team size is 4 pilots consisting of both males and females without limitation but not less than one representative of each gender. All in all, there are 27 female pilots competing in the event.

"Everything can change in a few seconds" Junior Champion Xavier Segarra Zorilla on F2D Combat

In the fast-paced FAI Control Line Combat category, the two agile pilots inside a circular boundary weave around one another to keep their aircraft aloft and score points against their opponent. Quick-witted attack and defence tactics are deployed as the planes twist and turn in the sky. The pilots wear helmets for protection and the audience watches in safety from behind a high barrier.