The Pepe Lopes Medal

This Medal was established in February 1993 in memory of Pedro Paulo "Pepe" Lopes of Brazil who was the World Hang Gliding Champion in 1981.

His energy and good humour played a big part in developing Brazil as an important centre for international competitions. He died during a hang gliding competition in Japan in 1991. The Medal may be awarded annually, on recommendation by CIVL, for outstanding contributions to sportsmanship or international understanding in the sport of hang gliding and paragliding.

Click here to access the list of people who have been awarded the Pepe Lopes Medal.