Gerard Castells, aged 20, has seen his double life become increasingly demanding. Academic obligations at the UB have forced him to drastically reduce his presence at the training sessions of the club located in Pallars Jussà, a situation he described as “getting harder.”
“"Sometimes you wonder if it is worth playing two games a month and practicing only four days, but then you think that this way the club can continue and basketball will keep being promoted."
For Castells, originally from Pallars Jussà, the sport is his “way to disconnect and be with friends.” However, the expenses associated with the club fee and the constant trips between Tremp and Barcelona make him question the long-term continuation of his amateur sports career.
The player from Lleida concludes that it will be difficult to continue playing if he has to bear the club fees and the significant expense involved in frequent travel to Barcelona for academic reasons.
