Spirit of Swat: British parachuters attempt world record

Spirit of Swat festival currently underway in the district of Kabal of Swat under the patronage of Pakistan Army.

PESHAWAR: Three UK-based parachuters attempted to a world record by jumping off a height of 10,000 feet with a Pakistani flag weighing 100 kilogrammes in the 45-day festival “Spirit of the Swat”, Express News reported Saturday.

The festival is underway in the district of Kabal of Swat under the patronage of Pakistan Army.

Speaking to Express News, one of the parachuters said that he “believed” that they had set the world record of jumping with the “largest” flag.

A total of 12 teams are participating in 15 disciplines of various field and court games, whereas, a marathon is also being organized in the festival by Atheltics Federation of Pakistan (AFOP).

Along with the local athletes of Swat, participants of all 14 affiliated units of AFOP will also take part in the event.

The games are scheduled to conclude on July 23.