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Puglia Balloon Cup 2026 competition

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Gravina in Puglia is ~~set to host~~ hosting the inaugural Puglia Balloon Cup from August 24 to 29, 2026. ~~This event represents~~ As the first international hot-air balloon competition ~~held~~ in southern ~~Italy and~~ Italy, the event is part of the ‘Puglia 2026 – European Region of Sport’ ~~program.~~ and the ‘Great Sporting Events’ programs. The competition ~~will feature~~ features approximately fifteen ~~Italian and foreign pilots~~ balloons from various European countries competing in the Alta Murgia region. Under the supervision of an international jury appointed by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and the Aero Club d’Italia, ~~participants will~~ pilots engage in precision navigation and landing ~~tests.~~ tests that require high levels of technical skill and strategy. Specific activities include ~~physical challenges such as~~ launching markers to hit targets, virtual GPS-based altitude and trajectory tests, and a ‘Key Grab Competition’ for low-altitude precision. The event ~~will~~ also ~~include~~ includes a ‘Night Glow’ evening show featuring illuminated balloons. ~~Regional officials noted that the~~ The competition ~~aims to unite sport~~ is promoted by the Consorzio Landing on South Italy – Mongolfiere al Sud Italia and ~~tourism while showcasing~~ organized by the ~~local landscape.~~ Aero Club ‘Nido delle Aquile’ of Ceraso. The event officially commenced with an opening ceremony at the Vivaio Digitale Macnil in Gravina, welcoming international delegations for the six-day competition.

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