A darts player was quickly transported to the hospital on Christmas Day after injuring his finger while slicing ham.

Jermaine Wattimena experienced a challenging lead-up to his second-round match against two-time champion Peter Wright.

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The Dutch competitor achieved a significant win by knocking out James Wade in the second round, before taking a short break from the oche during Christmas.

Unfortunately, he had an accident while preparing ham for his holiday dinner, which led to a cut on his finger.

Wattimena received medical attention for the injury and was later seen on stage with a bandage on his wounded finger.

Sky Sports commentator Glen Durrant commented on Wattimena’s situation, explaining:

“Jermaine Wattimena has faced a rough few days.

“During his Christmas dinner, he injured his finger on his non-throwing hand while carving the ham, which required a trip to the hospital.”

Wright, his opponent, also faced difficulties in the days leading up to their confrontation.

The 54-year-old had to rest on his sofa due to illness and was forced to pause his throw to cough multiple times.

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Despite these obstacles, it did not hinder his performance, as he exhibited his skills, returning to his formidable form after a tough year.

Wright recorded his highest average since claiming the World Darts Championship title in 2022, maintaining control throughout the match, even as Wattimena narrowed the score to 3-2.

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