Sandro Eric Sosing has been forced to withdraw from the PDC World Championship just minutes before his scheduled match against Ian White after being rushed to hospital.
The 41-year-old who qualified for the tournament after finishing runner-up in the PDC Asian Championship earlier this year, was taken ill with chest pains while practicing ahead of his match, reports the Mirror.He was assessed by on-site medical staff before a decision was reached to take him to hospital for more tests.
As a result, he has been forced to withdraw from the tournament and his opponent, Ian White, has been given a bye to the second round.In a statement, the PDC said: "Sandro Eric Sosing has withdrawn from his match with Ian White on medical grounds.
Sosing reported chest pains whilst practicing and following an on site assessment by medical staff he has been taken for further treatment."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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