Andorran Para-Skier Puig Takes Third in Paralympics Downhill Training
Roger Puig secured third place in the first official downhill training session at the Cortina d'Ampezzo Paralympics, behind Swiss and French rivals,.
Key Points
- Roger Puig placed third in first downhill training, behind Robin Cuche (1st) and Arthur Bauchet (2nd).
- Puig satisfied with result, notes less technical course and soft snow from sunlight.
- Predicts organizers will salt track to harden surface.
- Praises well-equipped Olympic Village despite remote bungalow.
Roger Puig, an Andorran para-alpine skier, secured third place in the first official downhill training session at the Cortina d'Ampezzo Paralympics yesterday.
The session marked the start of competition preparations on a track with changing snow conditions. Swiss skier Robin Cuche posted the fastest time, followed by Frenchman Arthur Bauchet, with Puig taking third.
Puig expressed satisfaction with the result, noting it positioned him competitively ahead of the race. "I'm very pleased with third place in the first training run," he said. "That said, the initial downhill session doesn't provide much reference for the actual race, but I'm happy to be back in the zone where I finished in recent events. It's very rewarding."
He described the course as less technical and twisty than in past competitions, allowing skiers to enjoy it more. Puig highlighted soft snow conditions due to strong sunlight melting the surface, predicting organisers would add salt to harden it.
The skier also praised the Olympic Village, where the Andorran team arrived two days ago. He called it well-equipped with good services and dining facilities, though their bungalow is somewhat remote, requiring extra walking. "It helps warm us up and oxygenate the body," Puig added.
The performance signals strong prospects for Puig as the Paralympics continue.
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