Andorra Launches Subsidies for High-Performance Athletes and Women's Sports
The government introduced targeted funding to reward excellence and gender equality in sports, while unveiling upgrades to training facilities and a new athlete support programme. Total budget remains €4.78 million.
Key Points
- Two new subsidy lines for 2025-2026 target high-performance athletes and women's sports promotion
- Total budget remains €4.78 million, with 70% paid in January and rest after accounts
- Federations get extra funds for elite athletes or female participation programs
- Upgrades at Ordino Training Centre include recovery area; new PROES guidance program launched
The Andorran Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has introduced two new subsidy lines for the 2025-2026 season, targeting high-performance athletes and the promotion of women's sports.
Minister Mònica Bonell and State Secretary Alain Cabanes presented the updated funding model on Thursday to sports federations and entities at the Congress Centre. These areas, previously factors in overall subsidy calculations, now carry specific additional allocations. Federations with elite athletes or programmes expanding female participation will receive extra funds alongside their standard grants. Other criteria, the total budget of €4.78 million, and the payment schedule—70% in January and the balance on 30 June after accounts are submitted—stay unchanged.
Bonell described the shift as advancing a sports system rooted in excellence and equal opportunities, with greater recognition for top athletes and increased female involvement in competitions and leadership.
Cabanes emphasised that the model better matches each federation's circumstances, prioritising projects with strong sporting and social benefits for Andorra to strengthen existing efforts and spark fresh initiatives.
The ministry also highlighted upgrades at the Ordino Training Centre, such as a new recovery and hydrotherapy area plus federation offices. It launched the PROES programme, created with the Youth and Volunteering department and the Educational and Professional Guidance Centre, to offer tailored guidance for athletes across academic, competitive and career stages.
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