Bir village of Himachal Pradesh hosted which sporting event for the first time in 2015?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Paragliding World Cup.
- In 2015, Bir village in Himachal Pradesh, India, hosted the Paragliding World Cup for the first time. This was a major international sporting event and marked India's debut as a host for such a prestigious paragliding competition.
- The event was held in Bir-Billing, a region known globally for its ideal paragliding conditions due to favorable wind currents and geography.
- It attracted pilots from over 30 countries, highlighting India’s growing reputation in the field of adventure sports.
- Bir-Billing is now considered one of the top paragliding sites in the world.