Paragliding at Nishawa, Japan, at the Pre-Asian Championships in 2009. Photo: Asian Championships
Korea’s Chikyong Ha is currently in pole position onboard a Gin Boomerang, just ahead of team mate Suyong Pi.
Chikyong won the first day, while Gin Seok Song, the boss of Gin Gliders, won Task 2. Korea’s Junghun Park flying an Axis Mercury won Task 3.
Wednesday and Thursday were cancelled because of weather, but more flying is expected as the comp runs until Sunday 9 May.
Ninety-three pilots are taking part, drawn from all across Asia including Japan, Korea, India, indonesia, China and Thailand.
The championships are only the second FAI Asian Championships ever held.
Asian Paragliding Championships
