Gian van Veen pulls out of Premier League in Dublin as statement released
Gian van Veen has withdrawn from Thursday night's Premier League event in Dublin, it has been confirmed.
The 23-year-old, who sits fourth in the Premier League standings ahead of Night Seven in Ireland, was scheduled to face three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-final.
But on the morning of the event, the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) confirmed that Van Veen will not take part after being diagnosed with kidney stones.
They also announced how Van Veen's absence will impact fellow Dutchman Van Gerwen, who sits in sixth place after six nights of action.
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A statement from the PDC read: "Gian van Veen has withdrawn from Thursday’s BetMGM Premier League in Dublin after being diagnosed with kidney stones.
"The Dutch number one was hoping to continue his stellar debut season, sitting in fourth place after six nights and finishing runner-up on three occasions.
"However, the World Championship runner-up has been ruled out of Night Seven at the 3Arena this evening, as the 23-year-old remains in hospital.
"Van Veen’s scheduled quarter-final opponent, Michael van Gerwen, resultantly receives a Bye through to the semi-finals under tournament rules."
The statement added: "Van Gerwen receives two league points and +1 leg difference. Van Veen receives no league points and -6 leg difference."
Gian van Veen opens up on kidney stone diagnosis in emotional statement
On Thursday morning, Van Veen apologised to those attending the Premier League event in Dublin.
In a statement, he wrote: "Unfortunately, I will not be able to travel to Dublin tonight for Night 7 of the Premier League due to medical reasons.
"This is not the message I wanted to write. Right up until the last moment, getting on that stage tonight was everything I was working towards, but sometimes things are simply out of your hands.
"The pain started Sunday morning, but got a whole lot heavier once I returned home after Göttingen. I am still in the hospital since yesterday morning, where I hope to return home later today or tomorrow.
"To the fans in Dublin and Ireland: I am truly sorry. You are one of the crowds I look forward to the most and it genuinely hurts to miss this one. I hope we get another chance soon, because I will definitely be there."
He added: "Thank you for your understanding. I’ll be back."
Topics: Darts
Jack Kenmare