Peter Wright clinched victory in the European Championship on Sunday evening, securing his second European title, just as he did in 2020. The 53-year-old Scottish darts player displayed formidable strength in the final, prevailing with a score of 11-6.
Following his win, Wright shared his thoughts with the press, stating, “It was a tiring match, but it’s truly fantastic to emerge as the victor. Both James and I faced challenges during the game. I can’t pinpoint what it was, but it seemed that whenever he scored, I would counter with a good shot. It felt like we were waiting for each other to make a move.”
This triumph marked Wright’s eighth major title in his career, the first since he claimed the world title in early 2022. He downplayed the significance of the victory, commenting, “It’s just another trophy, another title. I know I have the ability to win; it’s a matter of putting in the hard work. I can succeed in these tournaments even when I’m not in top form. There are more competitions on the horizon, and I hope to improve my consistency and refine my dart-throwing technique.”
Wright had experienced a rather lackluster season leading up to this victory. He finished at the bottom of the Premier League Darts table and had not reached a semi-final in any of the ranking majors. This led to concerns about his world ranking, but his European title win has undoubtedly helped his cause.
Reflecting on his challenging season, Wright stated, “I always had a belief deep down that I could win again. It was only a matter of when, considering my form this year, which at times featured averages below 80. It’s only been in the past month or so that I’ve managed to rediscover my top form.”
With the World Darts Championship on the horizon, Wright faces the task of defending half a million in prize money as the reigning world champion from two years ago. Buoyed by his European title, known as “Snakebite,” he has set his sights on claiming a third world title. He confidently asserted, “Everyone knows I can perform at a high level when I’m on my game. I’m a tough opponent to beat, and I genuinely believe I can do it. I’ll just have to sneak up on the competition.”
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