JK News Today
Srinagar, October 12:

The first ever Inter Services Paragliding Accuracy Competition will be conducted at Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh from 15 to 17 October 2018. Teams from all three Services i.e. Army , Navy , Air Force will be participating in the event. In addition, BSF and Assam Rifles are also fielding their teams.

Bir-Billing is a world renowned Aero Sports site which tests the pilots’ paragliding skills and wing control abilities. Paragliding pilots from all across the world visit Billing to hone their skills over challenging conditions. The Paragliding World Cup was held here in 2015.

Indian Army has taken a lead to conduct this Inter Services Competition for the first time. This event will not only help in imbibing the spirit of adventure amongst the service personnel, but also in popularising the aero sport in our country.