German Darts Players Shine in Record-Breaking World Championship Start

Six German players, including debutants, deliver standout performances at the 2025 Darts World Championship in London.

Kai Gotthardt, making his debut, overcame a broken dart to secure a 3:1 victory against Alan Soutar, advancing to face Stephen Bunting in the second round.
Ricardo Pietreczko, nicknamed 'Pikachu,' dominated his first-round match against Zong Xiao Chen with a 3:0 win and will next face Dutch talent Gian van Veen.
Germany has sent a record six players to this year's tournament, including top-ranked Martin Schindler and Gabriel Clemens, who both received first-round byes.
Gabriel Clemens, once Germany's top player, aims to recover from a challenging year as he begins his campaign against Robert Owen on Thursday.
The strong start by German players has raised expectations, with participants like Pietreczko expressing ambitions to contend for the title.