Andorran Paddler Laura Pellicer Switches to Represent Spain
Laura Pellicer ends her ties with Andorra's canoe federation and debuts for Spain at the Pyrénées Cup, with FACC approving the transfer despite.
Key Points
- Laura Pellicer notified FACC of decision to switch from Andorra to Spain.
- Debuted under Spanish flag at Pyrénées Cup in La Seu d'Urgell.
- FACC released her, forgoing right to block transfer or suspend license.
- Andorran government and FACC respected her wishes to avoid career barriers.
Laura Pellicer, an Andorran paddler, has switched allegiance to represent Spain in international competitions after notifying the Andorran Canoe and Kayak Federation (FACC) of her decision to end her representation of Andorra.
The athlete made her debut under the Spanish flag at the latest Pyrénées Cup event in La Seu d'Urgell, marking the start of her new competitive phase. In response, the FACC chose to release her, allowing her to complete the federation transfer process.
Although the federation had the authority—due to her sports training history—to block the move and suspend her international licence for a set period, it decided against exercising that right. The FACC and the Andorran government reviewed the matter internally and determined that respecting the paddler's wishes offered the best path forward, avoiding any barriers to her athletic career.
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