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Scottish Sun
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‘I did what I had to do' – World Darts semi-finalist retires from PDC tour aged just 30
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DIMITRI VAN DEN BERGH has announced he is not returning to darts full-time. The Belgian, 30, stepped away from the sport in April to focus on his mental health. 1 Dimitri Van den Bergh has announced he is leaving the PDC Tour full-time Credit: Rex Van den Bergh is a member of the Belgian squad for this weekend's World Cup Darts in Germany. Teaming up with Mike De Decker, Belgium began their campaign with a 4-1 group stage win over Latvia. But following Thursday's victory, The Dreammaker revealed he will not return to the PDC Tour. Van den Bergh said: "There was so much attention on me. I had talk show requests from Belgium, Germany, England, and Holland. READ MORE ON DARTS World Cup of Darts Belgium and Netherlands on later, England's Littler and Humphries wait "Everyone wanted interviews and I just didn't feel it was the right time to talk. "I didn't have the right perception of the whole situation. It was all too much at the time. "I stepped back to take a few steps forward and tonight proves I'm heading in the right direction. "This is me being back managing my career because full-time professional is just not good for my family." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Van den Bergh indicated he will still compete in select events. He continued: I've got a second kid coming next month. 'Early to be losing your rag' - Commentator blasts darts star as he has MELTDOWN in just second leg "So me and my manager and my sponsors, we already know what's going to go down. "It's going to be professional in a different level, but I'm ready for it." Van den Bergh received his PDC Tour Card in 2015. The 30-year-old is currently the World No. 22, with his highest ranking No. 5 in 2021. A World Championship semi-final, Dimi has previously won the UK Open and the World Matchplay, as well as three Players Championship titles.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘I did what I had to do' – World Darts semi-finalist retires from PDC tour aged just 30
DIMITRI VAN DEN BERGH has announced he is not returning to darts full-time. The Belgian, 30, Advertisement 1 Dimitri Van den Bergh has announced he is leaving the PDC Tour full-time Credit: Rex Van den Bergh is a member of the Belgian squad for this weekend's World Cup Darts in Germany. Teaming up with But following Thursday's victory, The Dreammaker revealed he will not return to the PDC Tour. Van den Bergh said: "There was so much attention on me. I had talk show requests from Belgium, Germany, England, and Holland. Advertisement READ MORE ON DARTS "Everyone wanted interviews and I just didn't feel it was the right time to talk. "I didn't have the right perception of the whole situation. It was all too much at the time. "I stepped back to take a few steps forward and tonight proves I'm heading in the right direction. "This is me being back managing my career because full-time professional is just not good for my family." Advertisement Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Van den Bergh indicated he will still compete in select events. He continued: I've got a second kid coming next month. 'Early to be losing your rag' - Commentator blasts darts star as he has MELTDOWN in just second leg "So me and my manager and my sponsors, we already know what's going to go down. Advertisement "It's going to be professional in a different level, but I'm ready for it." Van den Bergh received his PDC Tour Card in 2015. The 30-year-old is currently the World No. 22, with his highest ranking No. 5 in 2021. A World Championship semi-final, Dimi has previously won the UK Open and the World Matchplay, as well as three Players Championship titles. Advertisement Depression... the signs to look for and what to do Depression can manifest in many ways. We all feel a bit low from time to time. But depression is persistent and can make a person feel helpless and unable to see a way through. They may also struggle to about daily life. Mind says these are some common signs of depression that you may experience: How you might feel Down, upset or tearful Restless, agitated or irritable Guilty, worthless and down on yourself Empty and numb Isolated and unable to relate to other people Finding no pleasure in life or things you usually enjoy Angry or frustrated over minor things A sense of unreality No self-confidence or self-esteem Hopeless and despairing Feeling tired all the time How you might act Avoiding social events and activities you usually enjoy Self-harming or suicidal behaviour Difficulty speaking, thinking clearly or making decisions Losing interest in sex Difficulty remembering or concentrating on things Using more tobacco, alcohol or other drugs than usual Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much No appetite and losing weight, or eating more than usual and gaining weight Physical aches and pains with no obvious physical cause Moving very slowly, or being restless and agitated If you feel this way, visit your GP who can help you. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) Shout (for support of all mental health) Mind, Rethink Mental Illness,
