Next blows of fate for darts bird of paradise

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These are probably the most difficult months in Peter Wright’s career. The Scottish darts professional, who always attracts attention with his extravagant haircut and clothing, has to deal with one fate after another.

Likewise in recent weeks. In an interview with “Welt”, the 53-year-old says that there were two medical emergencies in his wife Joanne’s family: “Two weeks ago, her brother had to undergo surgery. A cancerous tumor was excised. Last Tuesday (end of March, note of the editors) her father had a stroke.”

Constant worries about his wife “Jo”

And if that wasn’t bad enough, his wife recently had to be hospitalized again. “Jo” has been struggling with back problems for years and has had to endure four surgeries on her spine.

With no prospect of improvement, as the 2020 and 2022 world champion says: “I’m afraid it’s going to get even worse.” In addition, there is the increasing incidence of arthritis, which affects her hands and feet.

Last November he experienced a real shock. When Joanne (married for almost 15 years) had to have her gallbladder removed, complications arose. Fluid leaked from the bile duct and the opening was closed with two clamps. “A week and a half later they were taken out again. That hurt a lot.” As Wright told “Sport1,” his wife thought she was going to die.

Wright’s back is also a problem

Concentrating on the sport is “very difficult” according to the second in the world ranking. His results are currently wrong, Wright has not been able to celebrate a great triumph since the world title in early 2022.

In addition, there is his own back pain, which has forced him to change his position and the throwing motion. So Wright knows, “I also know I don’t have to play well right now.” In the Easter weekend he wants to take a step back to his old strength, in Munich he will participate in the PDC European Tour. (che)

Source : Blick