Andorra at the 2018 Winter Paralympics facts for kids
Andorra is a small country that sent athletes to compete in the 2018 Winter Paralympics. These Games were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Andorra's athletes took part in para-alpine skiing events. This was the fifth time Andorra had participated in the Winter Paralympics. Their first time was back in 2002.
Andorra's Team at the Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee officially announced in January 2018 that Andorra would compete. The group of athletes representing Andorra is often called "Team Andorra".
Here is a list of the team members who participated in the 2018 Games:
| Name | Sport | Gender | Classification | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Puig | para-alpine skiing | male | LW9.2 |
Andorra's Paralympic History
Andorra first joined the Winter Paralympics in 2002. The 2018 Games marked their fifth time competing. Their best performance at the Winter Games happened in 2010. During those Games, athlete Paquita Ramirez Capitan finished ninth in the women's Giant Slalom event.
See also
In Spanish: Andorra en los Juegos Paralímpicos de Pyeongchang 2018 para niños
