A group of young people from different cities across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq has gathered in Halabja Province to pursue their dream of paragliding. Their goal is to showcase the natural beauty and tourist destinations of Kurdistan to the world from high mountain peaks.

Siamand School and the Formation of the Team

The Siamand Paragliding School was established nearly a year ago and now includes 20 trained pilots.

The athletes come from various cities across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, transforming mountains and open plains into training grounds for launching into the sky. The school has become a center for youth passionate about paragliding.

Pilot Experiences and the Feeling of Flight

Himmat Karim, a young man from Duz Khurmatu, is the first paraglider from his hometown and describes flying as the most exhilarating experience of his life.

Another pilot, Soz Hasan, continues to train regularly with teammates to improve precision and performance in their aerial flights.

Flying Across the Mountains of Kurdistan

The group is not limited to one location and frequently travels to different mountain ranges to practice paragliding.

For this journey, they chose Mount Balambo in Halabja Province to launch their flight from its high summit.

Showcasing Kurdistan’s Tourist Destinations from the Sky

Siamand Rizgar, the school supervisor, said that beyond sport, their main mission is to introduce Kurdistan’s hidden tourist destinations to the world.

Through their flights, they aim to capture the region’s breathtaking landscapes from above and attract more visitors to these scenic areas.