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Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title
Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title

The Irish Sun

time18-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The Irish Sun

Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title

GERWYN PRICE reckons the "self-confidence" he's gained from his weight loss regime is behind his spectacular return to form at the oche. Price, 40, has had success on the World Series of Darts, 2 Gerwyn Price has credited his weight loss regime with helping him return to form Credit: Getty 2 Price has slimmed down recently Credit: Getty The Welshman is in some of the hottest form in darts heading into the start of the World Matchplay in Blackpool this weekend. And Price thinks that one of the main reasons for his laser accurate throwing in recent months is his new trim figure. Speaking to "And even just by the way I feel when — obviously, you probably know what it's like when you wear clothes and sometimes you don't feel comfortable, or you know, you keep sucking it in every two minutes and trying to hide your belly. READ MORE IN DARTS "It's nice just being back in the gym, losing a bit of weight and, you know, feeling good about myself — and then it shows on the board as well." In a separate interview, the former world champion said: "I think I should be favourite. "I'm coming back into form, I wouldn't say I'm at my ultimate best but at those crunch moments…I could have gone out to Wessel Nijmen in the European [Baltic Sea], I had to take out a 119, took that out. Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I had to take out another big shot later in the tournament, those shots are going in. "he last two years those darts are not going in, I was missing doubles, but that's changing round now. Sometimes you need that little bit of luck. Classy Luke Littler celebrates with Gerwyn Price as Welshman hits incredible nine-darter to bag £30k gold darts "You don't know if they're going to go in, you feel like they're going to go in. There's always a doubt, but the last couple of weeks they have been going in. "The last 12-18 months they haven't been and someone does it against you and you're out of the tournament. I just need to ride that wave." Price will start his bid to win the the £200,000 grand prize for the World Matchplay title with a clash against Daryl Gurney, one half of the Northern Irishman that But 'the Iceman' claims that he isn't bothered about "getting one back" over Gurney, but rather just wants another opportunity to focus on his game and try continue his form.

Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title
Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title

Scottish Sun

time18-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Scottish Sun

Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title

GERWYN PRICE reckons the "self-confidence" he's gained from his weight loss regime is behind his spectacular return to form at the oche. Price, 40, has had success on the World Series of Darts, European Tour and Players Championship circuit this season after a disappointing campaign last term. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Gerwyn Price has credited his weight loss regime with helping him return to form Credit: Getty 2 Price has slimmed down recently Credit: Getty The Welshman is in some of the hottest form in darts heading into the start of the World Matchplay in Blackpool this weekend. And Price thinks that one of the main reasons for his laser accurate throwing in recent months is his new trim figure. Speaking to TalkSPORT, he revealed: "It gives you a little bit of, you know, self-confidence. "And even just by the way I feel when — obviously, you probably know what it's like when you wear clothes and sometimes you don't feel comfortable, or you know, you keep sucking it in every two minutes and trying to hide your belly. READ MORE IN DARTS LUKE LEARNER Littler fails driving theory for FOURTH TIME as star shares pic of results "It's nice just being back in the gym, losing a bit of weight and, you know, feeling good about myself — and then it shows on the board as well." Price is in such hot form and brimming with so much confidence that he fancies himself as favourite to pick up the Phil Taylor trophy next Sunday. In a separate interview, the former world champion said: "I think I should be favourite. "I'm coming back into form, I wouldn't say I'm at my ultimate best but at those crunch moments…I could have gone out to Wessel Nijmen in the European [Baltic Sea], I had to take out a 119, took that out. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I had to take out another big shot later in the tournament, those shots are going in. "he last two years those darts are not going in, I was missing doubles, but that's changing round now. Sometimes you need that little bit of luck. Classy Luke Littler celebrates with Gerwyn Price as Welshman hits incredible nine-darter to bag £30k gold darts "You don't know if they're going to go in, you feel like they're going to go in. There's always a doubt, but the last couple of weeks they have been going in. "The last 12-18 months they haven't been and someone does it against you and you're out of the tournament. I just need to ride that wave." Price will start his bid to win the the £200,000 grand prize for the World Matchplay title with a clash against Daryl Gurney, one half of the Northern Irishman that beat his Wales duo in the World Cup of Darts final earlier this summer. But 'the Iceman' claims that he isn't bothered about "getting one back" over Gurney, but rather just wants another opportunity to focus on his game and try continue his form.

Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title
Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title

The Sun

time18-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The Sun

Gerwyn Price credits body transformation with epic return as former world champion targeting World Matchplay title

GERWYN PRICE reckons the "self-confidence" he's gained from his weight loss regime is behind his spectacular return to form at the oche. Price, 40, has had success on the World Series of Darts, European Tour and Players Championship circuit this season after a disappointing campaign last term. 2 The Welshman is in some of the hottest form in darts heading into the start of the World Matchplay in Blackpool this weekend. And Price thinks that one of the main reasons for his laser accurate throwing in recent months is his new trim figure. Speaking to TalkSPORT, he revealed: "It gives you a little bit of, you know, self-confidence. "And even just by the way I feel when — obviously, you probably know what it's like when you wear clothes and sometimes you don't feel comfortable, or you know, you keep sucking it in every two minutes and trying to hide your belly. "It's nice just being back in the gym, losing a bit of weight and, you know, feeling good about myself — and then it shows on the board as well." Price is in such hot form and brimming with so much confidence that he fancies himself as favourite to pick up the Phil Taylor trophy next Sunday. In a separate interview, the former world champion said: "I think I should be favourite. "I'm coming back into form, I wouldn't say I'm at my ultimate best but at those crunch moments…I could have gone out to Wessel Nijmen in the European [Baltic Sea], I had to take out a 119, took that out. "I had to take out another big shot later in the tournament, those shots are going in. "he last two years those darts are not going in, I was missing doubles, but that's changing round now. Sometimes you need that little bit of luck. "You don't know if they're going to go in, you feel like they're going to go in. There's always a doubt, but the last couple of weeks they have been going in. "The last 12-18 months they haven't been and someone does it against you and you're out of the tournament. I just need to ride that wave." Price will start his bid to win the the £200,000 grand prize for the World Matchplay title with a clash against Daryl Gurney, one half of the Northern Irishman that beat his Wales duo in the World Cup of Darts final earlier this summer. But 'the Iceman' claims that he isn't bothered about "getting one back" over Gurney, but rather just wants another opportunity to focus on his game and try continue his form.

Luke Littler fails driving theory test again as darts star shares picture of his results
Luke Littler fails driving theory test again as darts star shares picture of his results

The Irish Sun

time16-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Luke Littler fails driving theory test again as darts star shares picture of his results

DARTS sensation Luke Littler has narrowly failed his driving theory test for the "fourth time and counting". The 2025 PDC World Darts champion became the youngest ever winner of the tournament at just 17 years old - and he finally got to celebrate a darts victory with a legal pint later that month when he turned 18. 4 Littler has been left frustrated by his driving theory once again 4 He took to Instagram to show just how close he was to passing Credit: Instagram 4 Littler had already been roasted by his pal AngryGinge before he failed again Credit: Channel4 Now, he's going through the next teenage milestone - getting his driving licence. Unfortunately for Littler, he's not as good at spotting dangers on the road as he is at pinning darts on the board. Posting to Instagram , the driving theory results on to his story. The top of the letter read: 'I'm sorry to tell you that you failed your car theory test.' Read more darts The picture shows Littler passed his multiple choice test, scoring 45 out of 50 and surpassing the required pass mark of 43. But it was on hazard perception that he fell down. He managed 41 out of 75, meaning he was agonisingly short of the 43-point pass mark. He summed up his fail with the caption: '4th time… and counting.' Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Littler, who Morgan Burtwistle, better known as streamer AngryGinge, referenced Littler's extensive trophy cabinet and Celebrity Gogglebox appearance. 4 Littler - who has previously said he dreams of driving a Mercedes A-Class - won't be happy Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK He asked: 'What have we got behind us here, Luke?' Littler replied: 'What haven't we got?' Joking with his friend, AngryGinge answered: 'You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory.' Littler has won two World Series of Darts titles, 13 PDC titles and five major titles, as well as being crowned the youngest player to hit a televised nine-dart finish. But while he's already made those dreams come true, it appears his dream of driving a Mercedes A-Class will have to be put on hold for now.

Poland Darts Masters 2025: Order of play, full schedule and times as Luke Littler defends his title
Poland Darts Masters 2025: Order of play, full schedule and times as Luke Littler defends his title

Daily Record

time04-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Daily Record

Poland Darts Masters 2025: Order of play, full schedule and times as Luke Littler defends his title

The Nuke makes back-to-back title bid as elite PDC stars take to the oche in Gliwice Reigning champ Luke Littler begins his back-to-back bid at the Superbet Poland Darts Masters against Czech star Karel Sedlacek. The third edition of the World Series event takes place in Gliwice as the sport's biggest names compete for silverware across two days of competition at the PreZero Arena. ‌ Littler stormed to victory on debut 12 months ago as he sank Peter Wright, Michael Smith and Rob Cross to clinch his second World Series of Darts crown. ‌ The World Champion will make his return to Polish soil against the Czech No.1, who steered his nation to a first World Cup of Darts quarter-final in Frankfurt last month. Friday's first round will see eight PDC superstars take on eight Eastern European representatives for a place in Saturday's Finals Day as 2023 champion Michael van Gerwen also takes centre stage. The Dutch superstar returned to big stage action in New York last weekend following a five-week hiatus and he will kick off his campaign against Croatian Tour Card Holder Pero Ljubic. Welsh No.1 Jonny Clayton meets home hero Krzysztof Ratajski, while his World Cup partner Gerwyn Price also faces Polish opposition of his own in former UK Open quarter-finalist Sebastian Bialecki. Top seed Stephen Bunting will play Tytus Kanik for a place in the quarter-finals and 2024 runner-up Rob Cross is up against Krzysztof Kciuk in his opening round tie. ‌ Nathan Aspinall, a finalist at last weekend's US Darts Masters, Radek Szaganski, while Chris Dobey makes his Poland Darts Masters debut against Hungarian qualifier Gyorgy Jehirszki. Following Friday's first round action, the Superbet Poland Darts Masters will conclude on Saturday evening with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final during a bumper session of action in Gliwice. Order of Play Friday July 4 (6pm UK time) ‌ First Round Chris Dobey v Gyorgy Jehirszki Gerwyn Price v Sebastian Bialecki ‌ Rob Cross v Krzysztof Kciuk Michael van Gerwen v Pero Ljubic Stephen Bunting v Tytus Kanik ‌ Luke Littler v Karel Sedlacek Jonny Clayton v Krzysztof Ratajski Nathan Aspinall v Radek Szaganski ‌ Best of 11 legs Saturday July 5 (6pm UK time) Quarter-Finals ‌ Best of 11 legs Semi-Finals Best of 13 legs Final Best of 15 legs WHERE TO WATCH: The tournament will be broadcast live on ITV4 in the UK through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay and on PDCTV.

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