04:09
6 years ago
James Diamond
at the Main Press Centre in Jakarta
James Diamond

Paragliding controversy as Chinese athlete injured

While the rowing finals continue, a bit of news on the paragliding for you.

The sport made it's debut at the Asian Games yesterday, but the event was marred by controversy as one athlete, Wang Jianwei from China, lost control in strong winds just before landing and broke his leg.

He had to be airlifted to hospital and is now being sent back to China for further treatment.

It follows a serious incident last month in which a paraglider from Hong Kong Patrick Chung Yuk-wa, was swept off course and lost, before being found dead five days later.

Two medals are up for grabs in paragliding today, in the men's and women's individual accuracy.

Lets hope nothing remotely similar happens today.


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