In the first week of December, Shkodër hosted the National Paragliding Cup, a major event in both Albania and Kosovo. This first edition brought together pilots from the region and beyond, marking a significant milestone for the sport.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared moments from the competition, highlighting its potential to become an annual tradition. “Some moments from the National Paragliding Cup, one of the most important events in Albania and Kosovo, which brought together pilots from the region and beyond for its first edition,” Rama wrote.

Paragliding, an extreme sport, has been gaining momentum in Albania, with numerous competitions held in recent years. The growing interest in the sport sees passionate young pilots soaring across various locations in the country, further embedding paragliding into Albania’s sporting culture.

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