Suter topped Ortlieb and Goggia on the 10th anniversary of the praised Àliga track, with athletes lauding

Corinne Suter won the women's World Cup downhill on Andorra's Àliga course, ahead of Nina Ortlieb in second and Sofia Goggia in third. The event marked the track's 10th anniversary of World Cup racing and drew exceptional praise from athletes for its preparation despite mild weather.

Top competitors highlighted the venue's strengths. Ortlieb called it one of her favourites, praising hospitality, piste grooming, and organisation while wondering why Andorra has not hosted world championships. Suter said the course is always in incredible condition, even with high temperatures. Goggia described it as magnificent, with weather aiding both fast sections and technical parts. New Zealand's Alice Robinson ranked it among her top calendar stops, crediting outstanding work that warrants annual inclusion. Federica Brignone added that it is one of her preferred venues and would be ideal for a world championship.

Organisers, under secretary general Marc Mitjana, credited a six-week technical effort. Despite a Friday workday, crowds filled stands quickly, with Saturday sold out. Around 400 schoolchildren from parishes including Canillo cheered at the finish, waving flags and playing instruments, particularly for local racer Jordina Caminal. The Village at Hotel Nòrdic featured family activities from sponsors, the Red Cross, and Fundación Nostra Senyora de Meritxell. Fans from Spain's Palencia and Britain noted the mix of festivities and elite skiing.

Injured Cande Moreno attended to support the team, calling home athletes inspirations for youth. Caminal said the finish-line cheers gave her goosebumps. Attendees included Sports Minister Mònica Bonell, Sports Secretary Alain Cabanes, Olympic Committee president Xavier Espot Miró, Canillo mayor Carles Ensenyat, and deputy Sandra Codina. Grandvalira and committee director David Hidalgo praised community energy, while opener Maià Font called the atmosphere spectacular.

Emma Aicher took Saturday's super-G. That evening, nearly 400 attended the Sunday bib draw in Canillo's Plaça Carlemany, where Moreno and Caminal signed autographs on Àliga sculptures. The Esbart Dansaire de les Valls del Nord performed, blending sport and tradition. Canillo's cònsol major Jordi Alcobé described it as a parish highlight.

Sunday's second super-G concluded the event, with 4,000-5,000 daily spectators linked to races and around 20,000 at the station on the final day. Officials reported flawless five-day logistics, aside from a volunteer's knee injury from a stair fall and a minor tibial plateau issue.

Post-event reactions were glowing. FIS race director Santi López quoted the FIS director as saying, "I have nothing to say but thanks." The Austrian team, speaking for all squads, thanked efforts and called for Andorra's annual slot. Mitjana joked that the "mayonnaise came out perfect" thanks to teamwork, singling out Hotel Nòrdic's integration. FAE manager Carles Visa praised Caminal's progress against veterans—finishing ahead of some Europa Cup podium finishers despite late starts in changing light—and wished Moreno a swift recovery, noting her dignified runs. Visa added that organisers delivered one of the season's best downhills.

FIS president Johan Eliasch, visiting from the Tarter, encouraged persistence: "Andorra meets all criteria for world championships—enthusiasm, athlete appeal, organisation. Keep trying; that day will come soon." He highlighted the fantastic atmosphere and perfect setup, urging the country to continue bidding despite past failures for 2027 and 2029. FIS women's World Cup director Peter Gerdol echoed that Andorra deserves Worlds someday, attributing hurdles to sports politics rather than organisation.

FAE vice-president Patrick Toussaint, a former FIS Council member, revealed athletes' push for direct input: selecting an active racer to represent the women's circuit and rank venues by sporting quality, organisation, and atmosphere, moving beyond historical biases favouring powerhouses like Switzerland and Austria. Toussaint noted Ortlieb's support for athlete-led decisions and said racers deem Andorra "top," eager to return, which strengthens bids for fixed slots and Worlds. As a small nation, Andorra gains leverage from such endorsements, he added.

Head of Government Xavier Espot urged prudence amid ambition, saying Andorra gains points as a candidate without discarding the goal. Hidalgo anticipates May 5-6 calendar decisions, affirming readiness for frequent events and stressing that influential nations will decide when the time is right.