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VINCENT VAN DER VOORT has withdrawn from the World Darts Championship after becoming the second player to test positive for Covid-19 during the event, organisers announced today.
Van Der Voort was due to face James Wade this evening, but Wade will now receive a bye into the last 16.
A statement said: “Vincent Van Der Voort has withdrawn from the World Darts Championship after testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of his match with James Wade.
“Wade will receive a bye to the last 16 and Monday evening’s session will continue with two matches.”
Following the announcement, Wade wrote on Twitter: “Wishing Vincent a speedy recovery! #WorldDartsChampionships.”
Van Der Voort’s fellow Dutchman Raymond Van Barneveld tested positive after beginning to feel unwell in the wake of his 3-1 defeat to Rob Cross on Thursday night.
On Sunday, following Van Barneveld’s positive test, organisers insisted all necessary precautions were in place to safeguard both players and fans at the event.
