Sold-out charity matches at Prat Gran pavilion feature politicians, influencers, and MoraBanc Andorra

The 11th Champions for UNICEF charity basketball event at Prat Gran pavilion in Escaldes-Engordany raised €1,590 for UNICEF's flexible response fund, enabling quick aid in child emergencies worldwide and ongoing support in health, nutrition, education, and protection.

Supported by Bàsquet Club Andorra, the sold-out evening drew a full house for two matches starting at 7pm. The opening game featured public figures split into "Drets dels infants" in white jerseys—including Sandra Codina, Maria Àngels Aché, Sílvia Riva, Cerni Escalé, Pere Baró, Jordi Torres, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Mònica Bonell, and MoraBanc Andorra president Gorka Aixàs, bolstered by players Stan Okoye and Rubén Guerrero—and "Mans que protegeixen" in black, with Meritxell Alcobé, Salomó Benlluch, Núria Segués, Guillem Casal, Alain Cabanes, Susagna Mosquera, influencer Andrea Regadera, and players Shannon Evans II and Chumi Ortega.

The second match showcased elite athletes, including the full MoraBanc Andorra squad and staff—coach Joan Plaza watching from the sidelines—plus paddle player Mònica Doria, former swimmer Nàdia Tudó, pilot Edgar Montellà, and transplant games medallists Mari Martínez and Toni Gamero. Other participants were Environment Minister Guillem Casal, Tourism Minister Jordi Torres, Youth and Sports Secretary of State Alain Cabanes, parliament members Cerni Escalé and Núria Segués, Pere Baró, Andorra la Vella senior consul Sergi González, and Lauredian consuls Cerni Cairat and Sofia Cortesao. The MoraBanc side missed only injured players Rafa Luz and Yves Pons.

Before tip-off, Bonell highlighted the event's spirit of fun and solidarity, saying participants gathered to share moments, promote sports values, and enjoy themselves—though some played competitively. Aixàs called it a calendar highlight tied to the club's UNICEF partnership, joking about scouting political talent while aiming to repeat yearly and boost funds.

Tickets cost €10 online or at the door, with proceeds going entirely to UNICEF. The pavilion buzzed with baskets, misses, laughter, and commitment to the cause. Aixàs also touched on club form ahead of Sunday's home game against Real Madrid, noting injuries to Aaron Best, Justin McKoy, Rafa Luz, and Yves Pons—recently offset by arrivals Xavier Castañeda and Kostas Kostadinov—and affirmed a strong relationship with Plaza, urging focus on performance against any opponent.