Andorran Skier Jordina Caminal Wins Gold and Silver at French and Monaco Nationals

Andorran alpine skier Jordina Caminal claimed gold in the French National Junior Championships super-G and silver in Monaco's absolute national super-G at Grand Bornand, France, recording FIS points of 23.00 and 22.30 respectively. These marks improve on her previous 37.54, setting her up with better starting positions next season.

Starting with bib five in the junior race, Caminal posted the fastest time of 1:08.11, edging out French racers Doriane Escane and Garance Meyer by three hundredths. Etna Pou placed eighth. In the afternoon absolute event, Escane took victory in 1:07.36, with Caminal second in 1:07.49—0.13 seconds back—and Emy Charbonnier third. Pou finished 10th. After disappointment at the European Cup finals in Saalbach despite strong skiing, Caminal said she was pleased to make the most of her "two key races," closing the season on a high amid nerves.

Íria Medina earned bronze in Estonia's absolute giant slalom at Pozza di Fassa, Italy, timing 1:38.35—0.70 seconds behind winner Jessica Hilzinger of Germany, with Switzerland's Isabella Pedrazzi second. Medina's 27.24 FIS points marked her second-best in the discipline and her fifth podium this season, including two silvers and three bronzes. Her coach Ibon Mintegui highlighted first-run errors in the upper section and mid-course imbalances but commended her solid second-run performance, adding that results are coming together.

In the men's giant slalom there, Marc Fernández placed 21st in 1:37.84, 3.40 seconds off France's Flavio Vitale, while Bartumeu Gabriel failed to advance past the first run.

At Santa Caterina, Italy, for Britain's National Championships, Medina finished 14th in the absolute super-G and ninth in the junior category, improving her FIS points to 69.94 and 62.19 from 83.22, with Switzerland's Janine Schmitt winning both. Young team members Max Black and Jordi Rogel debuted in super-G, moving from 39th and 41st to 30th (84.88 FIS points, Black's career best) and 34th (91.35, Rogel's best). In downhill, Black was 43rd and 45th, Rogel 47th and 46th, securing their first FIS points in the discipline.

In freeride, Joan Aracil placed 22nd at the FWT Challenger in Monterosa, Italy, scoring 630 points and ranking 23rd overall with 4,240 accumulated.

Coaching shifts continue, with Juan Lago departing after four years alongside Joan Verdú to lead Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen through an Olympic cycle—a move anticipated by the Andorran Ski Federation (FAE). No replacement has been named as Verdú prepares for next season. Josh Alayrach, a former alpine skier and recent women's team coach, has ended his six-year role with Olympic slalom World Cup racer Carla Mijares. In an Instagram post, he described knowing when to change as key to good coaching, thanking the women's team for their inspiration and growth: "You've made me evolve, fail, laugh, cry, and enjoy like a child every day we've shared... I leave proud of the work done, but calm because the best is yet to come." Speculation persists about him joining Verdú's new technical group, given their friendship, shared 1995 birth year, and past as FAE teammates.