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The darts board used in the World Championship had to be replaced after blood was found on it.
The blood was noticed in the single five section during the sixth set of the final match.
Blood was found on the darts board during the finalCredit: Sky Sports
It remains unclear where the blood originated from, but Gian van Veen did injure his hand while securing his victory at the European Championship in 2025.
Tournament officials later replaced the darts board.
Despite the interruption, the game's momentum was not affected.
The Nuke surged ahead of his Dutch opponent after losing the opening set.
This lead continued after the board was changed, as the 18-year-old established a 6-1 advantage.
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What happened to the darts board during the World Championship?
The darts board had to be changed after blood was found on it during the sixth set of the final match.
Where did the blood on the darts board come from?
The origin of the blood is not completely clear, but it is believed to have come from Gian van Veen, who cut his hand during the European Championship in 2025.
Did the blood incident affect the match?
No, despite the disruption caused by the incident, the flow of the match remained unchanged.
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