Gian van Veen Withdraws from Premier League Darts in Dublin Due to Illness

Dutch darts player Gian van Veen has pulled out of Night Seven in the Premier League, scheduled to take place in Dublin, after being diagnosed with kidney stones. As a result, his quarter-final opponent Michael van Gerwen will receive a bye to the semi-finals, along with two league points and a +1 leg difference. Van Veen, who is currently in fourth place, will surrender a -6 leg difference and receive no points. The 23-year-old, a two-time world youth champion, is in his debut season in the Premier League after reaching the final of the World Darts Championship. Meanwhile, Jonny Clayton leads the Premier League table by eight points and is seeking to win his third consecutive night. The tournament will continue at Dublin's 3Arena, featuring matches such as Stephen Bunting vs Luke Littler, Josh Rock vs Gerwyn Price, and table-topper Clayton vs reigning champion Luke Humphries.