The Da Nang Paragliding Open 2017 entitled 'Flying over Tien Sa', is taking place in the city until today (26 June). 

Illustrative image (Source: VNA)

Organised by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, the 3-day race attracted a total of 100 fliers from Viet Nam, South Korea, South Africa, the US, the UK, Australia, and Laos.

The fliers competed in accurate landing category for single and duo.  They took off at the Son Tra Peninsula which is considered as one of the most spectacular flying sites in Viet Nam.

The opening ceremony last Saturday featured a special paramotor performance, which also entertained tourists coming for the 'Da Nang - Summer Destination' programme and the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2017.

Paragliding has become a popular adrenalin sport in Viet Nam, with increasing number of members joining clubs in Ha Noi, Nha Trang and races in Yen Bai Province and Da Nang.

(Source: VNA/ DA NANG Today)