The 3rd Stage of the Turkey Paragliding Target League Championship, which consists of a total of 7 stages, will be held in Alanya on June 10-12. Athletes who place in both individual and team categories at the end of the stages will earn the right to participate in the world championship. For the Alanya stage of the competition, which will be held in the CAT2 approved category, the first three athletes to place will be awarded an Alanya holiday gift.
“7 THOUSAND FLIGHTS WERE CONDUCTED IN 2015”
Speaking at a meeting held at the Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation (ALTAV) regarding the matter, Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) Paragliding Flight Instructor Ergun Ulu stated that the competition is being organized by THK, which is the Turkish Representative of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), and that an estimated 14 countries will participate in this international competition. Stating that the paragliding sport began with 350 flights in 2006, Ulu said, “In 2015, we reached an average of 7,000 flights in Alanya. By successfully completing this organization, we want to serve as a reference for even larger international championships through our collective efforts.”
“PUBLIC COMPETITION”
Alanya Tourism Operators Association (ALTİD) Vice President Mehmet Dahaoğlu stated, “There are 400,000 licensed paragliding athletes in Europe. Paragliding holds a significant share in sports tourism. Last year, 120,000 paragliding flights were conducted both professionally and amateurly in Fethiye, Ölüdeniz. The number of flights in Alanya, which is 7,000 per year, will increase even further through such strong organizations, and Alanya will become more widely known through the sport of paragliding. As an institution, we are providing the necessary support for this sport to develop in Alanya.” Dahaoğlu also stated that the competition landing point would be at section number 22 of Cleopatra Beach and invited the entire public to the upcoming visual feast.