Sadly, a renowned German handball superstar has passed away
Marcus Helbig, a prominent figure in the world of handball refereeing, has sadly passed away at the age of 53 following a prolonged battle with a severe illness.
Helbig and his refereeing partner, Lars Geipel, have been shaping the national and international handball stage for decades. Their inseparable bond on the field, which began in 1993, has earned them recognition not only nationally but also internationally.
The German handball community is currently in mourning, with DHB President Andreas Michelmann expressing his condolences and praising Helbig's refereeing skills and personal qualities. Michelmann also respected Helbig's struggle with his illness and his determination to fight until the end.
Lars Geipel, Helbig's long-time partner, admired his resilience in fighting a long, severe illness and his constant optimism. Geipel also acknowledged Helbig's impressive career, which spanned for decades and made significant contributions to the German handball community.
Helbig and Geipel have officiated over 600 games for the German Handball Federation (DHB) and more than 250 international assignments. Some of their career highlights include the Olympic Games in London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016, as well as the Champions League finals in Cologne 2017 and 2019. Their last major appearance was the bronze final of the European Championship 2020 in Stockholm.
Marcus Helbig leaves behind two sons and his life partner. The German handball community will remember Helbig as an engaged and respected referee who shaped the sport with passion and dedication.
Lars Geipel, expressing shock and sorrow at Helbig's death, highlighted the profound impact Helbig had on the German handball community and the sport. The loss of Marcus Helbig is undoubtedly a great loss for German handball and his family.
Despite the first names of Helbig's two sons not being publicly disclosed in the available sources, it is clear that they, along with his life partner, will carry on his legacy. Helbig's achievements and fighting spirit will not be forgotten.
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