Andorra's Top Cross-Country Skier Irineu Esteve Ponders Retirement After Disappointing Season
Veteran athlete Irineu Esteve, Andorra's greatest cross-country skier, expresses uncertainty about retiring following a poor season end, wanting to.
Key Points
- Irineu Esteve unsure about retirement after disappointing season end.
- Stated he doesn't want to 'leave like this' but is undecided.
- Regarded as Andorra's most accomplished cross-country skier.
- Deserves to bow out competing at a high level.
Irineu Esteve, Andorra's most accomplished cross-country skier, has expressed mixed feelings about potentially retiring after a disappointing end to his latest season.
In an interview published by *Diari d'Andorra* on 24 February 2026, the veteran athlete stated: "Given how the season has ended, I wouldn't like to leave like this, but right now I'm not sure."
Esteve, widely regarded as the greatest cross-country skier in Andorran history, appears to be weighing his future amid reflections on his career. The 06:43 article underscores that he deserves to bow out while still competing at a high level.
No further details were provided on the specific results that concluded his season or a timeline for his decision. Esteve's achievements have cemented his legacy in a sport where Andorra has produced limited but notable success on the international stage.
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