Andorra Ski Teams Kick Off Preseason at Cerro Castor with Giant Slalom
Andorra's national ski squads launched their preseason at Argentina's Cerro Castor with giant slalom races. The FAE athletes, after arriving on August 9 for training, compete in South American Cup events to sharpen skills for Europe.
Key Points
- Andorra's men's and women's ski teams from FAE began South American Cup at Cerro Castor, Argentina.
- Arrived August 9 for training; athletes include Carla Mijares, Íria Medina, Jordina Caminal, and others.
- Today's giant slalom opens schedule, followed by more GS, slalom on Wed-Thu.
- Early races build form ahead of European season.
Andorra's national men's and women's ski teams have launched their preseason competition schedule at Cerro Castor in Argentina, starting with giant slalom races today.
The squads from the Federació Andorrana d'Esquí (FAE) arrived in the country on August 9 for an extended training camp ahead of the European season. Athletes Carla Mijares, Íria Medina, Jordina Caminal, Clàudia Garcia, Xavier Cornella, and Bartumeu Gabriel completed preparations before the first South American Cup (SAC) events.
Today's giant slalom marks the opening, with further races planned over the coming days, including additional giant slalom tomorrow followed by slalom on Wednesday and Thursday. Íria Medina and Clàudia Garcia are set for the women's giant slalom rounds on August 17 and 18, while Mijares, Cornella, and Gabriel are slated for the slalom later in the week.
The Argentine outing provides the teams' early competitive tests to build sharpness before the main calendar in Europe.
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