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Darts player diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome after withdrawal

Sosing at Alexandra Palace in 2023
Sosing at Alexandra Palace in 2023Tom Dulat / Getty Images via AFP
Filipino darts player Sandro Eric Sosing, who withdrew from his match with Ian White at the World Championship on Friday, has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Sosing reported that he had chest pains while practising before going on stage for his match.

He then informed organisers that he was experiencing numbness and muscle pain.

After on-site medical staff at Alexandra Palace made an assessment, Sosing was taken to a local hospital for further investigation.

"He has subsequently undergone neurological assessment and been diagnosed with having GBS Guillain-Barre syndrome," a statement by the PDC said.

The 41-year-old is still being cared for at the hospital at the time of writing, but he should be able to travel home soon.

"Sandro would like to thank everyone who has enquired after his wellbeing for their well wishes and kind messages," the PDC statement concluded.

White, who was scheduled to face Sosing in the first round at the World Championship, beat Ritchie Edhouse in the second round to set up a clash with Luke Littler.

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