Karolis Antanavicius: Hard's goal scorer starts new adventure in Minden

Karolis Antanavicius: Hard's goal scorer starts new adventure in Minden

Hard, Österreich - Karolis Antanavicius, the back area of ​​the Alpla HC Hard, leaves the club on Lake Constance after four successful years. The Lithuanian international, who moved to Austria in 2021 at the age of 23, shaped his time at Hard. In the current season he scored 100 goals and was the second best thrower of the team, behind Ante Tokic, who scored 147 goals. Antanavicius is known for its powerful litters from the back area and has established itself as a significant size in the team.

From the 2025/26 season, Antanavicius will play for the GWD Minden, who is currently fighting for promotion to the 1st handball Bundesliga. After 26 out of 34 rounds, Minden occupied the 2nd place in the table and could soon climb into the top league. Antanavicius describes the move to Germany as a fulfillment of its goal and is enthusiastic about the organization of his new club. He signed a contract for two years and will reinforce the team as a half -left back player.

success in Austria and international experiences

The responsible persons of the GWD Minden, especially Managing Director Nils Torbrügge, also emphasize his skills on the offensive and defensive. Antanavicius is also an integral part of the Lithuanian national team, which takes part in competitions with a variety of countries, including in the EHF, where Lithuania regularly takes part in international tournaments.

a farewell full of emotions

The farewell to Antanavicius from Hard is an emotional moment for the team. Head coach Hannes Jón Jónsson was proud of the development of the player, but also expressed concern about his departure. He emphasizes that Antanavicius will be difficult to replace and looks back on a successful time with him. Antanavicius himself describes his anticipation for the coming season and the start at GWD Minden, where he hopes to complete his career with a championship title.

With the change from Antanavicius to Germany, another talented player enters the stage of the 1st handball Bundesliga. With his skills and experiences, the Lithuanian international will make a valuable contribution to his new team and should also cause a stir in the German handball landscape.