The German snowboard cross Paul Berg ends his active career. “I noticed that the fire you need is no longer there,” said the athlete in a association notification. The 33-year-old also does without a final Olympic winter 2025/26.
«Even the games next year were somehow no longer exciting for me. When I noticed that, I decided that it was the right time to withdraw now, »said Berg. He first wants to devote himself to his family and study, but in the future as a trainer will be preserved to the snowboard.
Association hopes goodbye
The athlete, born in Bergisch Gladbach and resident in Sonthofen in Allgäu and, which was active for the recently for SC Konstanz, was one of the most important German ski chicers for a decade. He celebrated two individual victories in the World Cup and became a team of World Cup in the team in 2019. Berg took part in three winter games in Sochi, Pyeongchang and Beijing.
«Paul has been an important part of the snowboard cross team for many years, both sporty and for the development of the discipline. His experience and commitment were valuable – the more we regret his farewell, »said sports director Andreas Scheid. “Of course we respect his decision to concentrate on work and family and hope to see him in a different role at some point.”
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