Paragliding

Another Serious Paragliding Accident Off Lebanese Coast

A man in his thirties was critically injured Thursday after crashing on the rocks while paragliding off the coast of Jbeil. The victim, a father of two and an experienced paraglider, was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The accident comes just days after a fatal crash in Jounieh Bay, where another paragliding enthusiast lost his life in ...

Lebanon Bans Acro-Paragliding

Youth and Sports Minister Nora Bayrakdarian on Friday banned acro-paragliding in Lebanon, citing the absence of legal regulation and official licensing. In a circular, Bayrakdarian emphasized that since the sport is unregulated, “it cannot be practiced without proper oversight.” The circular makes clear that all acro-paragliding activities ...