Andorra Withdraws from World Roller Hockey Championship Over Injuries and Costs
Injuries to several key players and high travel expenses have forced Andorra's national roller hockey team to pull out of the World Championship in Paraguay from October 10-18. The team had qualified for the top A division.
Key Points
- Andorran team, coached by Borja López, qualified via fifth place at European Championship in Paredes.
- Key injuries to Gerard Miquel, Bernat Picanyol, Pau Palacín, and Nil Castellví caused player shortage.
- High travel costs to Asunción, Paraguay, also factored into withdrawal decision.
- Andorra was in Group A with Spain, Portugal, Italy; joins England and Germany in pulling out.
The Andorran Roller Hockey Federation (FAP) has confirmed its national team's withdrawal from the World Roller Hockey Championship, set for 10-18 October in Asunción, Paraguay, due to a shortage of available players.
The squad, coached by Borja López, earned qualification for the Mundial A division after finishing fifth at the recent European Championship in Paredes. However, injuries to key players including Gerard Miquel, Bernat Picanyol, Pau Palacín, and Nil Castellví have left the team without sufficient personnel. High travel costs also contributed to the decision, as first reported by Portuguese outlet HóqueiPT.
Andorra was drawn in Group A alongside Spain, Portugal, and Italy for the tournament, which forms part of the World Skate Games. The country's absence now aligns with pullouts from England and Germany, though no updates on replacements or changes to the draw were available.
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