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| September 30, 2009 | Himachal paragliding competition called off | | Bir Billing/Shimla: Paragliders are disappointed as the Paragliding Pre-World Cup Tournament has been cancelled in Himachal Pradesh for want of international paragliding facilities. Bir valley in Kangra district where the competition was to take
place attracts paragliders from countries like Italy, France, Turkey, Mexico
and Korea. The paragliders said that the cancellation of the event was a setback for
locals who made handsome earnings. "When people come from all over the country
and abroad, there is a lot of income to the locals like taxi drivers and
hoteliers," said Joti Thakur, a paraglider. The valley is only the second place to
offer the facility. Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir is another place for paragliding.
"Last year only, it had been decided that the subsequent events would only be
held after the association is properly registered with the international body,"
said Arun Sharma, Director, Tourism Department, Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh
is one of the favourite summer destinations for both Indian and foreign tourists. | |
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