Darts World Championship Match Canceled After Player Hospitalized
Filipino player Sandro Eric Sosing withdrew due to chest pains, prompting medical attention and a walkover for opponent Ian White.
- Sandro Eric Sosing, a Filipino darts player, was taken to the hospital after experiencing chest pains during practice at the PDC World Darts Championship in London.
- The 41-year-old withdrew from his scheduled first-round match against Ian White on medical advice following an on-site medical assessment.
- Ian White advanced to the second round by default and is set to face Ritchie Edhouse, the reigning European Champion, in his next match.
- The incident reduced the afternoon session’s matches to three, with notable performances including Stephen Bunting's comeback victory over Germany's Kai Gotthardt.
- The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) stated that updates on Sosing's health condition will be provided in due course.