Overview
- Governing body
- Aero Club of India
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic discipline
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- Category
- Air
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Paramotoring is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Aero Club of India oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Paramotoring is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Air sports in India are administered by the Aero Club of India, with strict DGCA regulation covering airspace, equipment and pilot certification. Competitive activity is small but growing, and India has begun to send teams to FAI world events. Training is heavily dependent on weather, terrain and club infrastructure, with Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Karnataka emerging as hubs.
At the grassroots, the route into Paramotoring typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Paramotoring originated in Modern, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Paramotoring, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Aero Club of India, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Paramotoring is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How paramotoring evolved globally and took root in India.
Paramotoring traces its modern origins to Modern. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Aero Club of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, paramotoring grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Aero Club of India, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Paramotoring sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aadhya BorahServicesParamotor Trainer
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Aadhya KerkettaMadhya PradeshInstructor Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Aadhya ThakurManipurMountain Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Aaradhya ChhetriUttar PradeshAccuracy Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Aarti JoshiHaryanaMountain Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Aditya TiwariSikkimTeam Pilot
Team pilot representing the state in national paramotor events.
- Advait PandeyHaryanaXC Record Chaser
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Advait PannuJharkhandParamotor Trainer
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Aisha MinzAssamCompetition Pilot
Mountain pilot comfortable at high-altitude take-offs and valley crossings.
- Ananya SayyadMaharashtraXC Record Chaser
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Anika AnsariTelanganaTandem Pilot
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Anita AnsariMadhya PradeshTeam Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Anita KalitaTripuraTeam Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Anita PrabhuAndhra PradeshAccuracy Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Armaan DubeyTelanganaCompetition Pilot
Mountain pilot comfortable at high-altitude take-offs and valley crossings.
- Arnav ChahalRajasthanMountain Pilot
Mountain pilot comfortable at high-altitude take-offs and valley crossings.
- Aryan RautelaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsMountain Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Aryan ShahArunachal PradeshAdventure Pilot
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Ayaan PawarPunjabXC Record Chaser
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Ayaansh SinhaWest BengalNavigation Specialist
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Ayaansh TiwariChhattisgarhAdventure Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Bhavna ChahalUttar PradeshCross Country Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Bhavna KhannaOdishaSafety Pilot
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Bhavna KumarTelanganaAdventure Pilot
Mountain pilot comfortable at high-altitude take-offs and valley crossings.
- Bina SwamyChhattisgarhXC Record Chaser
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Bushra KadamKeralaCompetition Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Bushra SharmaWest BengalNavigation Specialist
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Chhavi PradhanKeralaMountain Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Chhavi SandhuAssamXC Record Chaser
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Chitra PawarTamil NaduTandem Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Deepa BagePunjabSafety Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Deepa LamaKeralaNavigation Specialist
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Dev KambleSikkimNavigation Specialist
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Dev KuttyTelanganaAdventure Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Dhruv GaikwadJharkhandCross Country Pilot
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Dhruv ShahRailwaysTandem Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Divya BarmanJharkhandCompetition Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Diya MishraHaryanaParamotor Trainer
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Diya RaoPuducherrySolo Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Drishti GhoshManipurCross Country Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Drishti PandeyAndhra PradeshNavigation Specialist
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Ekta IyerMizoramAerial Photographer
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Ekta NaikGoaNavigation Specialist
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Falguni PaiBiharXC Record Chaser
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Falguni PathanJharkhandAdventure Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Fatima KerkettaRailwaysAdventure Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Gaurav BoraNagalandCompetition Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Gaurav ChaudharyAndhra PradeshXC Record Chaser
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Gayatri KhanPuducherryMountain Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Gayatri YadavBiharNavigation Specialist
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Harsh DesaiMadhya PradeshSolo Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Harsh HussainBiharAccuracy Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Hema ReddyGoaAdventure Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Hridaan NatesanChandigarhMountain Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Ira BoraUttarakhandAdventure Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Ira SinghAndhra PradeshAdventure Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Ishaan AnsariLadakhNavigation Specialist
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Ishaan PillaiHaryanaSolo Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Ishaan ShahDelhiInstructor Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Kabir ChaudharyOdishaCompetition Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Kabir JainGujaratCross Country Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Kajal PawarChandigarhAdventure Pilot
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Karan BoraRajasthanParamotor Trainer
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Kartik ChahalTripuraCoastal Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Kartik SawantHimachal PradeshMountain Pilot
Team pilot representing the state in national paramotor events.
- Kiaan ChaudharyLakshadweepTeam Pilot
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Kiaan GurungJammu and KashmirAdventure Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Kiaan HembramRailwaysSafety Pilot
Team pilot representing the state in national paramotor events.
- Kiaan RaoKarnatakaNavigation Specialist
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Kian GogoiKarnatakaAdventure Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Kian MinzChhattisgarhAccuracy Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Krishna BishtHimachal PradeshSolo Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Krishna HazarikaMizoramSolo Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Krishna MurthyChhattisgarhAdventure Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Krishna NaikGujaratCoastal Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Kunal DesaiRajasthanXC Record Chaser
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Kunal GogoiAndhra PradeshTeam Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Kunal PhukanArunachal PradeshInstructor Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Lakshay ChatterjeeHaryanaMountain Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Lakshay ReddyUttar PradeshSolo Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Lakshmi KaurJammu and KashmirSafety Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Lakshmi KukretiPunjabInstructor Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Manav JadhavTripuraNavigation Specialist
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Manav SaikiaMeghalayaNavigation Specialist
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Manav VermaChandigarhTeam Pilot
Mountain pilot comfortable at high-altitude take-offs and valley crossings.
- Maryam SherpaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCross Country Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Mihir BishtPuducherrySolo Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Mihir SinghMaharashtraInstructor Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Mira AnsariJammu and KashmirCompetition Pilot
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Mira NaikTamil NaduCross Country Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Mira PandeyLakshadweepAdventure Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Mohan KalitaPunjabMountain Pilot
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Mohan PatilMaharashtraAerial Photographer
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Myra BageGoaNavigation Specialist
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Myra ChoudharyJammu and KashmirParamotor Trainer
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Myra JadhavChandigarhInstructor Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Myra KrishnanTelanganaSolo Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Naitik RaoPunjabCompetition Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Naitik ThapaTripuraAdventure Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Navya KhatriOdishaSafety Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Navya LepchaLadakhAerial Photographer
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Navya SwamyLakshadweepAerial Photographer
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Neel KaurBiharTandem Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Neil PrabhuDadra and Nagar HaveliAdventure Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Nirvaan JainServicesMountain Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Nirvaan KerkettaAssamAdventure Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Noor SawantMizoramTandem Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Noor TiwariTelanganaMountain Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Om PatilHimachal PradeshSolo Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Omkar MenonTamil NaduParamotor Trainer
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Omkar RawatJharkhandNavigation Specialist
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Pari BishtServicesAerial Photographer
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Pari UpadhyayGujaratInstructor Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Parth SwamyManipurInstructor Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Pooja SaxenaHimachal PradeshCompetition Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Pranav DesaiDelhiAerial Photographer
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Prateek AhujaTelanganaXC Record Chaser
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Prateek KiniKarnatakaSolo Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Prateek NairGujaratNavigation Specialist
Team pilot representing the state in national paramotor events.
- Prateek SorenPuducherryInstructor Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Priya SwamyLadakhAdventure Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Qadir DhillonKeralaAerial Photographer
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Qadir KispottaTelanganaNavigation Specialist
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Radhika SinghLadakhTeam Pilot
Team pilot representing the state in national paramotor events.
- Rahul KukretiAndhra PradeshSolo Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Rahul SheikhSikkimAerial Photographer
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Raj NayakKeralaAerial Photographer
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Raj RaoRajasthanAdventure Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Rajesh NayakRajasthanCross Country Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Rajesh ThapaSikkimAdventure Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Reyansh RoyPuducherryXC Record Chaser
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Rishi ChahalAndhra PradeshTandem Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Riya JoshiMeghalayaCross Country Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Riya NairKarnatakaAccuracy Pilot
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Riya RanaRailwaysMountain Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Rohan HembramMadhya PradeshMountain Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Rohan JainTripuraXC Record Chaser
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Rohit SherpaHaryanaXC Record Chaser
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Rudra MalhotraPunjabMountain Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Rudra YadavAssamSolo Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Saanvi KalitaTripuraParamotor Trainer
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Sachin GogoiKarnatakaSolo Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Sachin SandhuChhattisgarhCompetition Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Sai AliOdishaCoastal Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Sai BajwaDaman and DiuNavigation Specialist
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Sai SalianMizoramAerial Photographer
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Sai ShindePuducherryCoastal Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Samar QureshiLakshadweepMountain Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Sanvi BoseAndaman and Nicobar IslandsInstructor Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Sanvi MagarSikkimInstructor Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Sanvi PrasadDaman and DiuCoastal Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Sara JadhavTelanganaAerial Photographer
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Sara KamathChandigarhCoastal Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Shivani BhutiaMeghalayaSafety Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Shivansh AgarwalRajasthanSafety Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Shreya PantDaman and DiuAdventure Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Shreya QureshiRailwaysSafety Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Siddharth DasArunachal PradeshAccuracy Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Siddharth GoyalChhattisgarhParamotor Trainer
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Siddharth JoshiHimachal PradeshInstructor Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Sneha QureshiChhattisgarhParamotor Trainer
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Sneha ThakurDelhiCoastal Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Sneha TopnoJharkhandSolo Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Sonali MurmuUttarakhandXC Record Chaser
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Tanmay KambleDelhiCross Country Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Tanmay NegiTamil NaduAdventure Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Tanvi HembramServicesCoastal Pilot
Team pilot representing the state in national paramotor events.
- Tanvi MundaChandigarhAccuracy Pilot
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Tara BageUttar PradeshCoastal Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Tara RautelaServicesTandem Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Tejas AgarwalDadra and Nagar HaveliTandem Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Tejas HollaMaharashtraXC Record Chaser
Mountain pilot comfortable at high-altitude take-offs and valley crossings.
- Trisha SaxenaOdishaInstructor Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Uma KispottaRailwaysCross Country Pilot
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Uma MominChandigarhAdventure Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Uma ThapaGoaAerial Photographer
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Vani PannuTamil NaduSolo Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Vani PrasadChhattisgarhNavigation Specialist
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Vedant KukretiWest BengalMountain Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Vedant MominPuducherryTeam Pilot
Paramotor trainer with ground-handling and motor-management expertise.
- Veer DasAndhra PradeshAdventure Pilot
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Veer PanditAndaman and Nicobar IslandsAdventure Pilot
Cross country pilot with long-distance route planning and thermal reading.
- Vihaan TopnoRailwaysCoastal Pilot
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
- Vivaan DesaiChandigarhCross Country Pilot
Adventure pilot flying into remote airstrips and landing zones.
- Vivaan KamathKarnatakaTeam Pilot
Aerial photographer capturing landscapes from the paramotor wing.
- Vivaan PantGujaratSolo Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Vivaan SinghGujaratInstructor Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Vivaan SubbaJammu and KashmirAerial Photographer
Solo pilot with independent flight planning and self-recovery skills.
- Wafa GowdaJammu and KashmirCross Country Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Wafa PawarPuducherryTeam Pilot
XC record chaser pushing distance and duration records across states.
- Wahab BhattChhattisgarhInstructor Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Wahab KiniJharkhandSafety Pilot
Accuracy pilot with precise spot-landing skill and consistent scores.
- Xavier MehtaHaryanaSolo Pilot
Instructor pilot building new paramotor pilots through structured training.
- Yuvraj BhatNagalandMountain Pilot
Team pilot representing the state in national paramotor events.
- Yuvraj DasTripuraCoastal Pilot
Navigation specialist with strong map-reading and GPS flight management.
- Zain GoyalOdishaCross Country Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Zain MukherjeeDelhiTandem Pilot
Competition pilot racing on paramotor slalom and navigation tasks.
- Zain RaiArunachal PradeshCross Country Pilot
Tandem pilot carrying passengers safely on scenic and training flights.
- Zara NaikTelanganaSafety Pilot
Safety pilot with disciplined pre-flight checks and emergency procedures.
- Zoya BaruaPunjabSolo Pilot
Coastal pilot using sea breezes and coastal lift for extended flights.
Rules
Flight tasks and aerobatic routines are judged and scored under FAI Sporting Code, with airspace clearance from DGCA and site-specific launch/landing protocols. Pilot licences, currency requirements and equipment certification (wing, harness, reserve, radio) are mandatory.
Authoritative rulebook: Aero Club of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a paramotoring squad or competition.
- Competition pilotFlies scored tasks under the FAI Sporting Code.
- Instructor & tandem pilotCertified to train new pilots and fly passengers.
- Safety officer / launch marshalRuns the launch and landing sites at competitions.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in paramotoring at a federation-recognised event.
- DGCA / FAI-certified wing, canopy, parachute, glider or balloon
- Harness, helmet, reserve, altimeter, vario, radio
- GPS logger and track camera
- Launch and landing site with wind indicator
- Recovery and safety vehicle
Governing body
Aero Club of India is the recognised national body for Paramotoring in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for paramotoring. State associations under Aero Club of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic
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- Category
- Air
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the paramotoring calendar in India.
- Aero Club of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic paramotoring title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Aero Club of India Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Paramotoring
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Paramotoring
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in paramotoring.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Aero Club of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in paramotoring.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the paramotoring calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for paramotoring. The national championship under Aero Club of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised paramotoring athletes to know outside India.
- Chrigel Maurer (Switzerland)Multiple-time Red Bull X-Alps and World paragliding champion.
- Rob Whittall (UK)World paragliding and hang-gliding champion.
Records
Where to find India's official paramotoring record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Paramotoring is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in paramotoring are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Aero Club of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in paramotoring are maintained by the Aero Club of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for paramotoring and mirrored by Aero Club of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Aero Club of India publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in paramotoring — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Competitive pilot on the FAI world calendar
- Instructor and tandem pilot
- Safety officer, launch marshal and event director
- Wing / canopy / equipment specialist and repair centre
- Adventure tourism and flying-club operations
- Judge and technical official
Related academies
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Government Schemes
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about paramotoring in India.
Who governs Paramotoring in India?▾
Aero Club of India is the recognised national federation for Paramotoring in India. State associations under Aero Club of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Paramotoring an Olympic sport?▾
Paramotoring is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by Aero Club of India.
How do I start playing Paramotoring in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Paramotoring athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Paramotoring?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Paramotoring athletes selected for international events?▾
Aero Club of India runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Paramotoring in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Paramotoring in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Paramotoring in Andhra Pradesh
- Paramotoring in Arunachal Pradesh
- Paramotoring in Assam
- Paramotoring in Bihar
- Paramotoring in Chhattisgarh
- Paramotoring in Goa
- Paramotoring in Gujarat
- Paramotoring in Haryana
- Paramotoring in Himachal Pradesh
- Paramotoring in Jharkhand
- Paramotoring in Karnataka
- Paramotoring in Kerala
- Paramotoring in Madhya Pradesh
- Paramotoring in Maharashtra
- Paramotoring in Manipur
- Paramotoring in Meghalaya
- Paramotoring in Mizoram
- Paramotoring in Nagaland
- Paramotoring in Odisha
- Paramotoring in Punjab
- Paramotoring in Rajasthan
- Paramotoring in Sikkim
- Paramotoring in Tamil Nadu
- Paramotoring in Telangana
- Paramotoring in Tripura
- Paramotoring in Uttar Pradesh
- Paramotoring in Uttarakhand
- Paramotoring in West Bengal
- Paramotoring in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Paramotoring in Chandigarh
- Paramotoring in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Paramotoring in Delhi
- Paramotoring in Jammu & Kashmir
- Paramotoring in Ladakh
- Paramotoring in Lakshadweep
- Paramotoring in Puducherry