Gjirokastër is hosting for the first time the 8th edition of the European Paragliding Championship.

This sporting event, which began yesterday, will bring 100 pilots from various countries to the stone city over the course of eight days.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images today from the opening ceremony of the championship held at the Gjirokastër Castle.

Rama stated that in the Reborn Gjirokastër, finalists from 25 countries have arrived to compete for eight consecutive days in the European Paragliding Championship.

The European Paragliding Championship comes as a collaboration between the European Aeronautical Federation and the Albanian Aeronautical Federation. This event is being held at the Gjirokastër airfield, which has now become a hub for sports tourism.

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