By ITP
Paragliding competition in Malaysia
The picturesque Sabah region of Malaysia provided the backdrop for the International Paragliding Competition, with enthusiasts making use of the wide open expanses to display their skills. Sabah will also host the final leg of the Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month.

Paraglider make sure a line is secured before taking of from the top of Kokol Hill during an International Paragliding Race on September 14, 2013 in Bukit Koko, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah will host the final leg of Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month. (Getty Images)

A paraglider unfolds a Sabah flag to be carry with him at the top of Kokol Hill during an International Paragliding Race on September 14, 2013 in Bukit Koko, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah will host the final leg of Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month. (Getty Images)

A paraglider wearing a uniform made out of Malaysia flags waits for his turn to take off at the top of Kokol Hill during an International Paragliding Race on September 14, 2013 in Bukit Koko, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah will host the final leg of Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month. (Getty Images)

Paragliders unpack their equipment at the top of Kokol Hill during an International Paragliding Race on September 14, 2013 in Bukit Koko, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah will host the final leg of Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month. (Getty Images)

Paragliders prepare their equipment at the top of Kokol Hill during an International Paragliding Race on September 14, 2013 in Bukit Koko, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah will host the final leg of Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month. (Getty Images)

Paragliders unpack their equipment at the top of Kokol Hill during an International Paragliding Race on September 14, 2013 in Bukit Koko, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah will host the final leg of Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month. (Getty Images)

A paraglider glides over the top of Kokol Hill during an International Paragliding Race on September 14, 2013 in Bukit Koko, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah will host the final leg of Paragliding Accuracy World Cup next month. (Getty Images)