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72-Year-Old Bihar Man Fulfils Lifelong Paragliding Dream In Himachal
Kapildev Rawat is a 72-year-old man from Bihar.
He had always wanted to go paragliding.
While visiting Himachal Pradesh with his children, they encouraged him to try it.
At first, he was worried that he might be too old.
His children gave him confidence and support.
Rawat then flew nearly 24,000 feet above the ground.
He felt excited, happy and emotional during the experience.
He said age should not always stop people from following their dreams.
He also hoped other parents would have supportive children like his.
Kapildev Rawat, 72, from Jamui, Bihar, went paragliding in Himachal Pradesh.
He flew at nearly 24,000 feet after his children encouraged him to try the adventure.
Rawat initially hesitated because he worried his age could make paragliding difficult.
He described the flight as exciting, joyful and deeply emotional.
Rawat thanked his children and said their support helped him fulfil a lifelong dream.
- Who
- Kapildev Rawat, a 72-year-old man from Jamui, Bihar, went paragliding with encouragement from his children.
- What
- He fulfilled a lifelong dream by paragliding at nearly 24,000 feet.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, after Rawat travelled there with his children.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the flight took place.
- Why
- He wanted to fulfil a long-held dream, and his children encouraged and supported him.
Key facts
- Name
- Kapildev Rawat
- Age
- 72 years
- Home
- Patsanda panchayat, Gidhaur block, Jamui, Bihar
- Activity
- Paragliding
- Altitude
- Nearly 24,000 feet
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Support
- Rawat's children encouraged him to take part
Sources
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