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The Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Gerwyn Price forced to withdraw from tournament at last minute with struggling darts star left bed-ridden
GERWYN PRICE was forced to withdraw from the Juliper Top of Darts exhibition following illness. Price, 40, revealed that he has been bed-ridden with a sickness this week and was unable to participate in the Belgian event. 3 The Iceman told that he has spent "18 of the last 24 hours in bed" due to the illness. While tournament organisers announced that he was replaced by 13-year-old rising star Lex Paeshuyse. The 2011-born thrower has impressed on the youth circuit, winning the 2024 World Masters, JDC World Championship and JDC Belgian Championship. Now he is been given a chance to impress alongside some darts' biggest names - including Michael van Gerwen - after getting the call-up to the exhibition. A statement from the tournament read: "Last night, we received word from Gerwyn Price that he has recently fallen ill. "As a result, he unfortunately had to cancel his participation in the tournament in Austria and will also be unable to attend tonight. "We immediately began searching for a worthy replacement with international appeal. However, this proved to be no easy task: many top players we contacted were already committed to other tournaments or had media obligations. "Nonetheless, we made a special decision. We already have a world champion in our midst, someone who has won several tournaments this year. That's why we chose to place our trust in youth. 3 3 "We are proud to announce that none other than Lex Paeshuyse will replace Gerwyn Price. "For Lex, this will be his very first appearance in a tournament of this level, where he will face the very best in the world. A young player to watch, and a talent we as Belgians can be especially proud of!" For Price, he appears to be on the mend - sharing photos of himself refuelling with some food on Instagram as he looks to get back to the oche as soon as possible. Price will be hoping he is back in action for next week's US Darts Masters in New York City. The incredible event sees eight PDC representatives face off against eight players from North America at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
The Print
4 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty in India next week. Focus on joint defence production, exports
He added, 'You do not have the top notch technologies, and we do not have it either. However, we can reach the top notch capabilities (in defence platforms) together. The focus is reaching that together. We can have joint programmes of joint production. Joint exercises and joint research is another component of our potential cooperation.' 'Defence cooperation is one of the low hanging fruits. I see an opportunity and a challenge. The challenge is that we should not look at selling to each other's markets. I should not try and come to sell to you (India) and you should not try and come to sell to me. The opportunity is joint production,' Ambassador Galal said while speaking at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) here. New Delhi: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty will visit India next week and a major part of the agenda will involve pushing for a potential plan for joint defence production between New Delhi and Cairo, with a view of exporting to third countries, Egypt's Ambassador to India Kamel Galal said Wednesday. The Egyptian Ambassador highlighted that Cairo has roughly a 'network' of 110 or more free trade agreements across the globe, including with West Asia, Africa, Europe and MERCOSUR (South America). This network of free trade deals would open the door for the jointly produced goods between Indian and Egyptian firms to a market of nearly '2.5 billion customers'. Galal's comments came at a session moderated by Harsh V. Pant, the vice president for studies and foreign policy at ORF. In 2022, after a visit by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, New Delhi and Cairo signed a memorandum of understanding in defence cooperation. Both countries have held 10 meetings of the Joint Defence Committee (JDC), which determines the cooperation in this sector between New Delhi and Cairo. The last JDC was held in New Delhi last year. While both nations maintained close defence ties in the late 1950s and 1960s, the ties 'eased' starting from the 1970s due to the two countries own pressing 'domestic challenges', said Galal. However, the Egyptian ambassador said that since 2014, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi coming to power in India and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi entering office in Cairo, the two countries have seen revived strategic cooperation. In 2023, the ties between India and Egypt were elevated to a Strategic Partnership during Modi's State visit to the North African nation, while Sisi was the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade that same year. Egypt has been touted as an evacuation route for Indians currently in Israel, especially as Tel Aviv's conflict with Iran continues to escalate following the start of Operation Rising Lion on 13 June. On Egypt aiding the evacuating Indians from Israel, Galal said, 'I am sure the Indian embassy in Cairo is in touch with the foreign ministry and I'm sure we will give all assistance for this.' Also Read: Egypt out military shopping, eyes Tejas and Dhruv as high-level delegation visits HAL 'More potential for trade, people-to-people ties' Galal stressed that the current economic engagement between India and Egypt, which is between $3-$4 billion, is far below the potential, given the comparative sizes of the two economies. The Egyptian Ambassador said that the 'minimum' it should be at is between '$30 billion to $40 billion'. However, currently New Delhi and Cairo have agreed to hit a goal of $12 billion in trade as soon as possible. As a part of deepening economic cooperation, Galal pointed out that Egypt has 'offered' India a 'specific zone' in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), which is a special economic zone in the country to attract foreign investment. 'India is studying this issue. For the incentive we are going to offer. No taxes, no customs duty, nothing you would imagine as a part of the zone. Everything is zero. This is a huge opportunity for Indian investments to come,' Galal said. However, the Egyptian ambassador pointed out that as old civilisations, with 'historic' ties, New Delhi and Cairo must not look at one another solely within the lens of markets or potential investors, rather with a sense of deeper ties. 'The key to unlock India-Egypt ties is the people-to-people connect.' The Egyptian ambassador said he would like to see the North African country as India's preferred destination in the region for tourism and potentially see greater ties between youth forums. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Understaffed MEA slowing down India's sprint towards 'Vishwa Guru' status, but needle may be moving
BBC News
21-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Littler 'wanted to beat' Price on home soil
Luke Littler says he wanted the chance to play Gerwyn Price in Cardiff after the Welshman called him 18, was victorious at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on night seven of the Premier League in an incredible final with Michael van Gerwen where 'the Nuke' hit a nine-dart was beaten 6-5 by Rob Cross in his quarter-final, denying the Welsh crowd of seeing a semi-final fixture between their hometown hero and the current world after his victory, Littler says he was watching Price's quarter-final with the hopes of beating 'the Iceman' in the Welsh capital."He said some very nice things (about me)," said Littler. "After my game, obviously I wanted Gerwyn to win and try and beat him on home soil."After Price's victory over Littler in Nottingham last week, the former world champion said Littler would only keep improving."He's the best player in the world and he's going to be for some years," said Price."I think he will beat Phil Taylor's record of 16 world titles. There's nobody at the PDC at the minute that will stop him - only the younger generation, JDC, can stop him."We can't stop him - he will only get better and better."Littler has not beaten Price in their last six contests, and was booed by the crowd in his Littler was pleased to have won over the Cardiff crowd by the end of the night with his sensational performance in the final."I got a few boos on the walk-on in my first game, but that's bound to happen," he added."You've just got to focus - hit the 180s, they'll be with you; hit the high checkouts and they'll be with you."I think [the crowd was flat] after Gerwyn went out, but I was playing really well and in the final, they were on my side."It will feel very different when the home favourite goes out in the first match, but then the crowd have got choices to make on who to support, and luckily they supported me tonight." 'I didn't realise it was in' Littler's stunning nine-dart finish in the final came after the defending Premier League champion said he was disappointed not to have hit one two weeks ago in Humphries and Cross both hit nine-darters that night, with Littler taking the nightly win."I didn't realise it was in," said Littler."Obviously the crowd went berserk, Huw [Ware, match referee] didn't shout it, but when he shouted it, I finally realised and gave it the big celebration."Littler says 2025 is "hopefully" the year in which he breaks the record for the most nine-darters in a calendar current record is at four, which Littler jointly holds with van Gerwen, who achieved the feat in 2016 and 2019."It's taken me a few months to hit one of them, and now I've got my second," said Littler."You know when it's almost coming. The hardest thing is the next treble after you've hit a 180."But when you get it, then you feel up for it."
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Majority satisfied with St Helier waterfront plans
Nearly three quarters of people surveyed about plans to reshape St Helier's waterfront say they are satisfied with them.A total of 2,190 people took part in the survey on Jersey Development Company's (JDC) proposals, which was carried out by research agency 71% said they were satisfied with the plans and satisfaction was highest among young people aged 16–34, with 80% of that age group saying they research firm said it had produced a "statistically robust and representative sample" which had included street interviews to engage underrepresented groups and young people. Dorothy Parker, director of 4insight, said: "It was particularly good to see significant numbers of both young islanders and the Portuguese community, as surveys are often very low on responses from these groups."Researchers found 95% of the residents and visitors surveyed wanted improvements to the connections between St Helier and the waterfront.A total of 88% of participants said it was important to open up views between the new waterfront buildings and the one proposals include a redesigned Les Jardins de La Mer and a new children's jet play outdoor swimming pool with eight lanes and suitable for water polo, with a cafe, sauna and changing facilities, are also included in results showed young people were especially keen for the plans for sports facilities such as a new outdoor swimming 60% of under-25s said they thought the overall plans would enhance tourism. 'Strong community support' JDC said the results showed there was a potential avenue for promoting Jersey as a destination for younger asked about the proposed new amenities, 88% of respondents said they would use food and drink outlets, 77% were interested in a cinema and 64% said they would use the public chief Lee Henry said: "We are really pleased to see such strong community support for the waterfront development proposals."
