The Paragliding World Cup in Panchgani, India, concluded with Task 7 — marking a full and consistent competition, with seven completed tasks. It has been some time since a World Cup achieved a full set of tasks, and throughout the week, pilots were treated to fast racing, with every task exceeding 70 km.

The final day delivered the best conditions of the competition. Light winds, strong thermals, and a high cloudbase created ideal racing conditions, allowing pilots to push at full speed across the course.

Although Michael Sigel had already secured the overall victory before the final task, he was still aiming for a task win to complete his performance. The day provided the perfect opportunity. With climbs reaching up to 9 m/s, conditions allowed for fast progress, but also required good timing.

At one point, the leading gaggle slowed down on course, opening the door for Sigel to make his move. Taking advantage of the situation, he pushed ahead and maintained his lead all the way to goal, securing both the Task 7 win and the overall victory.

The final overall standings see Michael Sigel in first place, followed by Manuel Laly in second, and Mario Monteiro in third.

In the women’s classification, Silvia Buzzi Ferraris takes the overall win after a consistently strong performance throughout the competition.

In the team ranking, Ozone takes the overall victory.

With seven fast and successful tasks, Panchgani delivered a complete and high-level World Cup, providing excellent racing conditions from start to finish.