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A DARTS player was rushed to the hospital on Christmas Day after injuring his finger while slicing ham.
Jermaine Wattimena had a tough time leading up to his second-round match against two-time champion Peter Wright.
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The Dutch competitor achieved a noteworthy victory by overcoming James Wade in the second round before taking a brief break from the oche for Christmas.
Sadly, an accident occurred while he was preparing ham for dinner, leading to a cut on his finger.
Wattimena sought medical assistance for the injury and was later spotted on stage with a bandage over his wounded finger.
Sky Sports commentator Glen Durrant commented on Wattimena’s predicament, stating:
“Jermaine Wattimena had a tough couple of days.
“While enjoying Christmas dinner, he accidentally cut his finger on his non-throwing hand while carving the ham and had to visit the hospital.”
Wright, his opponent, also experienced challenges in the days leading up to their match.
The 54-year-old was confined to his sofa due to illness and found himself pausing to cough several times during his throw.
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Despite this, it did not diminish his performance as he showcased his skills, nearing his best form after a less successful year.
Wright achieved his highest average since winning the World Darts Championship title in 2022 and appeared in control throughout the match, even as Wattimena tightened the score to 3-2.
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