Indian Paragliding Veteran Gurpreet Dhindsa Receives FAI Paul Tissandier Diploma
Gurpreet Singh Dhindsa, a veteran Indian paragliding aviator and instructor, has been awarded the Paul Tissandier Diploma by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) for his significant contributions to sporting aviation. Dhindsa, the first Indian to earn a formal instructor license from the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, founded the PG Gurukul training academy in Himachal Pradesh. He has represented India internationally and helped develop regulatory frameworks for paragliding. The award will be presented at the 2026 FAI General Conference in Switzerland.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 4 Sept, 08:03 am. Other outlets followed.