- Peter Wright was rushed to hospital on Thursday after being taken ill
- The World No 2 has been forced to withdraw from five exhibition events
- The 47-year-old’s wife, Jo, has confirmed via Twitter he has returned to his home
- Wright is set to miss the PDC World Championship which begins on December 14
Peter Wright was rushed to hospital on Thursday and is unlikely to compete in the PDC World Championship.
In a brief statement posted on Twitter, his wife Jo announced that the third-favourite for the World title is now back at home but will not be taking part in exhibitions or competitions until he is well enough.
‘I’m sorry 2 announce that Peter was rushed 2 hospital yesterday,’ Jo Wright posted from his official account.
World No 2 Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright is unlikely to play in the PDC World Championship
‘He is now back home but unable 2 do any exhibitions or work until he is well enough 2. We would both like 2 apologise 2 all fans who have bought tickets 2 see Snakebite in the run up to Xmas.’
The 47-year-old Livingston-born thrower is known for his flamboyant dress sense and colourful Mohican hairstyles and goes by the nickname Snakebite.
Wright defeated Phil Taylor to win the German Darts Masters in October – his first World Series of Darts title.
He then suffered a shock defeat in the first round at the Players Championship in Minehead at the end of last month.
I’m sorry 2 announce that Peter was rushed 2 hospital yesterday. He is now back home but unable 2 do any exhibitions or work untill he is well enough 2. We would both like 2 apologise 2 all fans who have bought tickets 2 see Snakebite in the run up to Xmas. @jowrighty8 ����������
— Peter Wright (@snakebitewright) December 1, 2017
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The 47-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday and has pulled out of five exhibitions
The World Championships begin at Alexandra Palace on December 14 and number-two seed Wright was drawn to face Brazilian debutant Diogo Portela in the first round.
Wright’s management company MODUS confirmed the World No 2 will not take part in several events.
‘Peter Wright will no longer be appearing (in) upcoming events at Lakeside, Bristol, Ipswich, Portsmouth and Brighton,’ the company said.
‘World No 2 Wright was set to play in the exhibition events but has informed MODUS that he has been forced to withdraw through illness.
‘Wright and MODUS apologise for any inconvenience caused. MODUS are looking to replace Wright with another top professional at next weekend’s events.’