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28-04-2026

The Niviuk Open arrives in Pegalajar, a high-level paragliding competition

From May 5 to 9, 2026, Pegalajar (Spain) will become one of the main hubs of international competition paragliding with the Niviuk Open, a Pre-Paragliding World Cup (Pre-PWC) event bringing together some of the world’s top CCC pilots.

The event will host around 140 international pilots (registration is already sold out), who will compete over five days in a location known for its excellent flying conditions. They will face demanding cross-country tasks that will test their technique, strategy, and adaptability in the air.

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A key Pre-PWC event in the international paragliding calendar

The Niviuk Open Pegalajar 2026 is part of the official Pre-PWC circuit, a key category within the international paragliding calendar, designed as a stepping stone to the Paragliding World Cup competitions.

During the event, pilots will face different distance flying tasks, where they must demonstrate tactical precision, weather reading, and consistency. As usual, the competition will include overall, women’s, and team classifications, reinforcing its importance within the international circuit.

All technical information about the event (including regulations, participants, tasks, results, and registrations) can be found on the official CIVL platform, the reference channel for FAI-sanctioned competitions.

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The Niviuk Open: a competition with international trajectory

The Niviuk Open marks the first edition of this competition in Pegalajar, joining a long history of Niviuk Open events previously held in key international paragliding destinations such as Colombia, Macedonia, Àger, Piedrahita, and the United States.

Over the years, the Niviuk Open has established itself as a recognized competition within the international circuit, maintaining a demanding format and a high sporting level, while adapting to different flying locations known for their excellent aerological quality and ability to host top-level events.

The arrival of the Niviuk Open in Pegalajar reinforces this growth, adding a new site with exceptional cross-country conditions and expanding the geographical reach of a competition that continues to evolve year after year alongside the pilot community.

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A must-attend paragliding event in 2026

The Niviuk Open Pegalajar 2026 promises five intense days of competition, spectacular flights, and connection between pilots from all over the world. A unique opportunity to experience paragliding at the highest level in one of the best locations in southern Europe.


Pegalajar: a benchmark location for competition paragliding

In recent years, Pegalajar has established itself as one of the most valued destinations for high-level paragliding, thanks to both the quality of its flying conditions and the organizational experience of the events it hosts.

Two consecutive weeks of international competitions will turn Pegalajar into a global reference point for free flying.

Additionally, the Niviuk Open will take place just before the 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal, the highest-level event in the PWC circuit, where only top-ranked pilots—selected from competitions held worldwide throughout the year—can compete. The event will be held from May 12 to 23, 2026.

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