professional Call of duty PlayR was forced to retire at the age of 25 due to a thumb injury, say It „breaks” his heart walk Away from the game.

Thomas „ZooMaa” Paparato Advertise He had to get down from The esports scene Emotionally Twitter A statement, explaining that playing through pain „is not possible anymore.”

T25 years old New York Subliners player Wrote: „I am stepping down and will no longer compete in competitive Call of Duty for the foreseeable future.

„Not sure if many of you remember, but a few years ago in the meantime StagesI suffered from weakness in my thumb / wrist and needed surgery.

„Undergoing the process of restoring health again was one of the hardest things I had to do both physically and mentally, which led to a lot of stress and anxiety.

„Unfortunately, the injury came back making it difficult for me to compete at the highest level against some of the best players in the world. Playing through the weakness and pain in my hand was no longer possible.

„I don’t enjoy the competition when I can’t ZooMaa Everyone knows, loves and feels it’s not fair for me or my team to go through it all again, which could cause more damage to my hand.„

Paparato He said he met „many amazing people” through esports, and made friendships that he will „cherish” for the rest of his life.

he is She continued:It breaks my heart to turn away from a game I put in my heart and soul every day for eight years. Just writing this torn, but I don’t know what to do at this point.

„It was a great tour … I don’t regret anything and I’m grateful I had a game Long play Career I do what I love to do at such a high level. „

Thanking fans, friends, family, and „past and present colleagues” for their support, Paparato added:I’m not sure what the future holds and I’m going to explore all the options because I like this game so much that I can’t get away from it completely. I look at it as if one door is closing and the other opening.„

Several other players commented on Paparatto’s heartbreaking post to wish him all the best for the future World Champion CoD Supplement says, „It was hard to read this. I’m so sorry this happened, Duo. I know you’ll be smashing it in whatever you decide to do next. It was an honor for me to collaborate with you make so many memories. If I ever needed anything I will always be here for you. „

Team Envy’s Bradley’s ‘aPG’ also wrote Laws: „It’s awful to hear but I wish you the best in everything to come and a speedy recovery.”