Van der Voort on 2022 World Championship: "Then we also got kicked by Barry Hearn that it was our own fault"

Vincent van der Voort is experiencing a difficult year on the Pro Tour, yet the now 47-year-old Dutchman will continue for at least one more year.

Van der Voort hinted several times in recent months that he might quit. "I have indeed said that I had doubts about my future as a dart player," Van der Voort said to the podcast 'Double Top'. "There are many family members who are struggling with their health. I used to be able to get rid of that better, but now I notice that it's very difficult for me. I have to find the joy in darts again, but that's not easy."

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Especially the corona period affected Van der Voort. "I had to leave the 2022 World Championship together with Michael van Gerwen after a positive corona test. Then we also got kicked by Barry Hearn (PDC president) that it was our own fault. That was really heavy-handed about it. I know from several players and officials that their positive coronatest has been put under the table and then we get a kick out like that, I was really sick of that."

However, Van der Voort also does not want to quit too soon. "No, because then you might regret your decision. If I stop it's final, I'm not going to do a 'Van Barneveld'," he laughed. "Whether I qualify for the World Championship this year or not, I have agreed with my sponsors that I will still play on the Pro Tour next year anyway."

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