Emotional farewell: Paul Drux leaves handball, but comes back!

Emotional farewell: Paul Drux leaves handball, but comes back!

Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Deutschland - On June 6, 2025, handball player Paul Drux, player of Foxes Berlin, emoted to say goodbye to his professional career. In the sold-out Max-Schmeling-Halle, teammates surrounded by the 29-year-old on an approximately three meter high podium, while an oversized jersey with his name was hung above him and greeting messages of former companions were projected on a canvas. Drux, who suffered a serious knee -related injury about eight months ago, thanked his teammates for their support in difficult times. Club president Frank Steffel described the resignation as "too early, but unfortunately an end to a very big career" and announced that Drux would come back to the Foxen Berlin after a time of the experience collection in companies to work in management.

The reasons for Drux ’abrupt resignation are clear: a new knee injury that he suffered during the training in the previous week forced him to take this step. Doctors had suggested ending his active career to prevent possible permanent damage. The back room player played a total of 127 caps for the German national team and scored 214 goals. One of his greatest successes is the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

career and success

Drux looks back in professional handball for over a decade and knew about the challenges of his career. He was not only player, but also for four years captain of the Foxes Berlin. During his career, he collected numerous titles, including success in the Super Globe, in European trophies as well as in the DHB Cup and German Supercup. Participation in the Champions League is also one of his highlights.

"It is tragic that Paul could not decide for himself when he would like to end his career," said Stefan Kretschmar, the sports director of the Foxes Berlin. This illustrates the emotional burden that goes hand in hand with sports injuries. According to an article by Andreas Meyer on sports psychology and sports injuries, psychological factors play a crucial role in rehabilitation and re -entry into sports.

The influence of injuries

drux 'history of injury shows how injuries not only burden physically, but also emotionally. In the acute phase, athletes often experience pain, fear of operations and uncertainties about their sporting future. The loss of sporting identity can lead to a profound loss of self -esteem. Psychologists advise to use stress management and other psychological approaches in parallel to physiotherapy rehabilitation in order to minimize the risk of injury and keep the performance stable.

The fans of the Foxes Berlin and the handball community as a whole must now be looking forward to a new section in Paul Drux's life, which will bring in his experience and skills in new areas after his career.