Van den Bergh on representing Belgium at World Cup of Darts: 'It's always a special feeling when you can wear the colours of your country'

Dimitri van den Bergh will be involved once again at the World Cup of Darts which begins on Thursday night with his Belgium side alongside Kim Huybrechts taking on Kai Fan Leung and Royden Lam, who could be a dangerous first opponent.

Van den Bergh spoke ahead of the tournament beginning about representing his country and he summed it up as a special feeling to be involved in the tournament.
He also spoke about the ramifications and admitted that the place at the Grand Slam and further opportunities help the players practice more and focus more.
"I feel prepared," Van den Bergh told the Darts Show Podcast.
"I've had a couple of weeks' practice with Kim [Huybrechts]. To be fair I have to say Kim is playing really good so I'm feeling enthusiastic for the World Cup.
"I'm looking forward to just representing my country, I'm looking forward to playing pairs with Kim and it's always a special feeling when you can wear the colours of your country."
"After the World Cup if you play in the finals, then you're also going to get a place in the Grand Slam of Darts.
"Not only are players representing their country but they're also thinking about opportunities because it doesn't have to stop there, so people put some extra practice and focus in to get prepared for an event like this."

Huybrechts brothers

Van den Bergh took the place of a World Cup stalwart when he joined the Belgium team in the form of Ronny Huybrechts who of course teamed with his brother, Kim and for five years they were a staple of the competition.
'The Dreammaker' echoed that sentiment and admitted that for him it was an honour to take his place and despite it not being easy to take his place, he's done his best to carry on from him.
"For me it was an honour to represent Belgium but also to take Ronny's place," the 24-year-old said.
"I've always loved to see Kim and Ronny play because I've seen them play so many pairs tournaments. That's something magical and that's why I stayed the year before to support them.
"It's incredible to see them play and the connection they have as brothers. That was always beautiful so me taking Ronny's spot was not too easy but I've done my best to honour him."
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