Peter Wright celebrates becoming world champion with his family
Peter Wright celebrates becoming world champion with his family

World champion Peter Wright works his way through every set of darts


Peter Wright has been spending so much time on the practice board during the social distancing period that he's already managed to throw ever set of darts in his house.

Like all PDC players, the world champion is trying his best to stay busy and active on and off the practice board during the coronavirus crisis, which has put the darting calendar on hold.

He told The Darts Show Podcast: "I'm just doing stuff around the house, enjoying spending time with family. Over the past couple of days I've been getting out every single set of darts in the house. It's a nightmare for my changing darts habit!

"I've got to use other darts because I don't want to play with my proper darts until I've got a proper match. At home I like to throw something else because I get bored with one set.

"Away from the board I like to relax by sitting in a room listening to music or watching movies, that chills me out. Dimitri [Van den Bergh] is staying with us, we're helping him out and he's helping me with a bit of practice.

"It's tough for him because he wants to go home and see his parents. But he was thinking of moving to the UK soon anyway, so this gives him a taster I suppose. Obviously, the main thing is everyone's health. We've all got to do this for everyone's benefit to stay sensible and stay safe.

"My wife Jo has volunteered to send eggs to the elderly or people who can't get out to the supermarket so we're trying to do our bit to help the cause."

Since winning his maiden World Championship on New Year's Day, the 50-year-old won The Masters in February and a Players Championship title, while he's also recovered from an inconsistent start to the Premier League season.

He said: "I think this year the standard has gone mad, everyone is on it and everyone is playing well. I was just starting to have a good run in the Premier League so I'm gutted it's stopped for now.

"It still sounds amazing to be announced as World Champion by John McDonald, it gives me an amazing buzz on the walk-on. I think if I had to retire tomorrow I would be happy with the career I've had, but I always want more and I've got a while to go yet."

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