In Pics: 1st Paragliding Accuracy Pre-World Cup in Manali

The four-day Paragliding Accuracy Pre-World Cup began on Friday in Himachal Pradesh's Manali. Organised by Manali Paragliding Association for the first time, the event features 42 pilots from India, Nepal, China, Turkey, Indonesia and South Korea. Competitors will take off from Fatru and land at Solang Nala. The association said strict safety standards would be maintained throughout the event.