"Our bags are still at Paris CDG" – Gian van Veen in luggage nightmare ahead of New Zealand Darts Masters

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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 08:45
Gian van Veen
Gian van Veen has arrived in Auckland, but his build-up to the New Zealand Darts Masters is anything but smooth. The Dutch darter revealed on social media that he and his travel party have safely made it to New Zealand, but their luggage is still sitting at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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For Van Veen, that is a particularly awkward situation. The Dutchman is in action this weekend at the New Zealand Darts Masters, part of the World Series of Darts, and he badly needs his cases before the tournament gets underway.
"I am already in Auckland, but our bags are still at Paris CDG,” Van Veen wrote on X. The 24-year-old then made a clear appeal: “I will need them before this weekend’s World Series tournament. Is there anyone who can help me get them here ASAP?”
That makes it clear Van Veen is dealing with a time-sensitive issue. The long trip to New Zealand is already a major undertaking for players, but arriving without luggage obviously doesn’t make it any easier. Especially when a key World Series event is scheduled shortly after arrival.
The New Zealand Darts Masters also offers Van Veen a fine chance to showcase himself internationally. During the World Series of Darts, the PDC’s top players take on leading local and regional talents.

Final earlier this year

Earlier this year, Van Veen reached the final at the Bahrain Darts Masters. There, he ultimately lost 8-6 to Michael van Gerwen.
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After the New Zealand Darts Masters, Van Veen will head on to Australia, where the Australian Darts Masters is on the schedule next week. This is the sixth and also the final tournament of the 2026 World Series of Darts. Van Veen will also compete this autumn at the World Series of Darts Finals, a tournament staged at AFAS Live in Amsterdam.
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