SIR CHRIS HOY will once again present the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship tonight.
The six-time Olympic cycling champion, 49, was in September 2023 before going public a year later.
Sir Chris Hoy will present the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts ChampionshipCredit: Getty
The legendary cyclist handed Luke Littler the crown last yearCredit: Getty
Hoy has since been undergoing chemotherapy treatment after being given between two and four years to live.
But the legendary athlete suffered a further blow with a in early December.
Hoy revealed he was out riding his mountain bike when the accident occurred.
The Scot had a hard landing as he fell from the saddle.
But the icon will withstand the latest setback to attend tonight’s final.
Paddy Power are donating £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK for every 180 hit at the Ally Pally during the tournament – that stood at 1,002 before the quarter-finals started on New Year’s Day.
Hoy said: “Fantastic to see Paddy Power ‘The Even Bigger 180’ campaign raising over £1million so far for @prostatecanceruk at the World Darts Championship with four days to go.
“The funds raised will make a tangible difference in the fight against prostate cancer and help countless men and their families across the UK.
“I’m delighted to be supporting the campaign again this year and I’m looking forward to being at the Ally Pally for the final this Saturday.”
A year ago, Hoy presented with the Sid Waddell Trophy and Ballon d’Art for most 180s hit.
Before the start of tonight’s final, Gary Anderson leads the way with 59, but finalists Littler and Gian van Veen have tallies of 57 and 48, respectively, ahead of the final.
The winner of the World Darts Championship will bag £1m – .
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