Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

A participant looks on during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

Participants compete during the 18th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) European Paragliding Championships in Krushevo, North Macedonia, Aug.16, 2026. The event is taking place from Aug. 8 to 19, bringing together 130 of Europe's top pilots. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)