Croatian Handball Star Domagoj Duvnjak Withdraws from World Championship Due to Injury

The 36-year-old captain suffered a calf injury in what was set to be his final major tournament appearance for Croatia.

Domagoj Duvnjak sustained a calf injury during Croatia's group-stage victory over Argentina in the Handball World Championship.
The injury forces the Croatian captain to withdraw from the tournament, marking an early end to his final major international competition.
Igor Karacic has been named as Duvnjak's replacement in the Croatian squad for the remainder of the tournament.
Duvnjak, a key player for German club THW Kiel, is Croatia's record-holder for both national team appearances and goals, with seven major tournament medals to his name.
Despite his decorated career, the 36-year-old retires from international play without a gold medal, with his club contract in Kiel lasting until summer 2026.