Jammu to Host 1st National Paragliding Accuracy Cup at Aithem
JAMMU, September 29:
Jammu is set to witness a major addition to its adventure tourism calendar with the 1st Jammu National Paragliding Accuracy Cup, scheduled to be held from October 24 to 26, 2026, at Aithem, Surinsar Road.
Announcing the championship during a press briefing, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu, Aijaz Qaiser, said the three-day event is being organised by the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with the local adventure sports and paragliding associations.
On the directions of Commissioner Secretary Tourism Ashish Chander Verma, the entire championship is envisaged as a national-level sporting event and the first event of its kind in Jammu with paragliding enthusiasts and competitors from across the country expected to participate.
Through such events of national reach, the Govt of J&K intends to position Jammu as a destination for adventure sports and experiential tourism. Besides providing a competitive platform to paragliding athletes, the event will offer participants and visitors an opportunity to experience the scenic landscape and adventure tourism potential of Jammu,” he said.
The championship will feature two disciplines ,National-Level Spot Landing Competition and Duration Flying Competition and with special prize category for J&K locals.A total prize pool of ₹7 lakh has been earmarked for the championship.Free registrations will remain open from October 1 to 15, 2026 for P4 certified pilots only .
Qaiser said that Director Tourism Jammu Sh. Vikas Gupta ,JKAS had already held detailed discussions with the local adventure sports association and the Paragliding Association J&K for planning and operational coordination. Deliberations were also held on the modalities of conducting the championship, safety, participation and other arrangements for the upcoming event.
He invited paragliding enthusiasts from across the country to participate in the championship and discover Jammu’s emerging adventure tourism offerings. The event is also expected to provide a platform for promoting Aithem and the Surinsar belt as an emerging hub for adventure and outdoor tourism, while showcasing Jammu’s diverse natural landscape to participants and visitors.
The briefing was attended by Pankaj Sasan JKAS, Deputy Director Tourism, Jammu,Vishal Sadhotra AD Tourism Jammu , Rovin Singh Mehta ,Chairman, Jammu Adventure Sports Association, Amarpal Singh, Coordinator, Aman Gupta, President, Paragliding Association J&K,Shafqat Ali Joint Secretary, Paragliding Association J&K, besides representatives of the media.