A resounding success in the organization
The celebration of the European Ski Cup in Soldeu has been an example of professionalism and competition. The International Ski Federation (FIS) has praised the excellent preparation of the Avet slope, as well as the hosting capacity of the small Pyrenean country.
Triumphs and debut in the competition
Sweden’s Eirik Hystad Solberg shined again, taking another victory in the second giant slalom event with an impressive time of 2:31.02. Despite a mistake in the second run, he secured his position ahead of France’s Alban Lezi Cannaferina, who finished just one hundredth of a second behind. Mattias Roenngren completed the podium with a third place.
The debut of the young Andorran
Bartumeu Gabriel has achieved great success by finishing in 28th position, thus scoring his first points in the European Cup. This performance places him in 68th place in the ranking, a significant step in his sporting career.
Participant ratings
Solberg, satisfied with his victories, commented that the track conditions were extremely technical and that achieving two victories here is a great pride. On the other hand, Gabriel expressed his satisfaction, pointing out that he felt more comfortable than in the previous competition, highlighting the quality of the track.
Recognizing the organization’s efforts
FAE manager Carles Visa admitted that although there is still a long way to go, the results are encouraging. The work of the organizing team has been key, and David Hidalgo, general director of the committee, highlighted the importance of the positive evaluations received from the FIS and the participating teams.
A benchmark in elite sport
The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Mònica Bonell, has stressed that the celebration of the European Cup in Soldeu reinforces the image of Andorra as a top-level sports destination. The excellent condition of the track and the coordination during the event reflect the country’s commitment to sport and hospitality.
Looking to the future
With the current scenario, Andorra is positioned as a reference place for high-level ski competitions. The commitment of the organization and the quality of the participants promise a bright future for winter sports in the country.