Andorran Youngsters Secure Four Medals at Spanish Canoe and Kayak Cup in Irun
Carles Checa claims gold in under-12 kayak and silver in canoe, Nil Checa wins cadet kayak gold, and Lia Perelegre earns under-12 B kayak bronze against strong Spanish competition.
Key Points
- Andorran youngsters won four medals at Spanish Canoe and Kayak Cup in Irun.
- Carles Checa: gold in under-12 kayak, silver in canoe.
- Nil Checa: gold in cadet kayak.
- Lia Perelegre: bronze in under-12 B kayak.
Andorran canoe and kayak athletes claimed four medals at the Spanish Canoe and Kayak Cup in Irun over the weekend, with young competitors from the Federació Andorrana de Canoa i Caiac (FACC) delivering strong results against Spanish rivals.
Carles Checa dominated the under-12 category, securing gold in kayak and silver in canoe for a double podium. Nil Checa added another gold in the cadet kayak event, while Lia Perelegre took bronze in the under-12 B kayak division.
The medals—two golds, one silver, and one bronze—underscore the rising talent within Andorra's paddling community. All medallists represent Andorra la Vella and competed in junior categories at the Basque Country event, which featured athletes across multiple age groups and disciplines.
Organisers have yet to publish complete final standings.
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