Paraglider killed in competition

Istanbul - A Ukrainian paraglider competing in the World Air Games died in western Turkey yesterday after crashing into rocks…

Istanbul - A Ukrainian paraglider competing in the World Air Games died in western Turkey yesterday after crashing into rocks during his descent, the Anatolian news agency said. It said Mr Vladimir Kuryshev (42), died after falling 200 to 300 metres when part of his parachute collapsed in a jump from Honaz Mountain in Denizli province.

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