Handball Star Nils Kretschmer Receives Four-Year Doping Suspension

The HBL confirmed the penalty for testosterone use, with a chance for reduction if no appeal is filed.

Nils Kretschmer, a professional handball player and social media influencer, has been suspended for four years after a positive testosterone test in September 2024.
The suspension, announced by the Handball-Bundesliga (HBL), could be reduced to three years if Kretschmer accepts the penalty without appeal.
Kretschmer has 20 days to appeal the decision, which would initiate a review by the Anti-Doping Commission of the German Handball Federation.
The Munich I public prosecutor's office continues to investigate potential violations of anti-doping and pharmaceutical laws, with no updates since December 2024.
Kretschmer, who has over 400,000 Instagram followers, has not publicly addressed the allegations on his social media platforms.