Handball Star Nils Kretschmer Suspended for Four Years Over Doping Violation

The HBL confirmed the suspension following a positive testosterone test, with Kretschmer facing potential legal and career repercussions.

The Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) has officially suspended Nils Kretschmer for four years after a September 2024 test revealed abnormal testosterone levels.
Kretschmer has 20 days to appeal the decision, which could reduce the suspension to three years if he accepts the penalty.
His former club, TV Großwallstadt, terminated his contract in December 2024 following the doping allegations.
The Munich I public prosecutor's office is investigating Kretschmer for potential violations of anti-doping and pharmaceutical laws.
Kretschmer, also a prominent social media influencer with over 400,000 followers, has seen his public image and career prospects severely impacted by the scandal.