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Luke Humphries withdraws from European Championship due to illness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 2:16 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Luke Humphries withdraws from European Championship due to illness
Summary

Luke Humphries has withdrawn from the European Championship in Dortmund, Germany, because of gastroenteritis. The world number two was coming off a recent victory at the World Grand Prix and a runner-up finish at the Swiss Darts Trophy. Kim Huybrechts will replace Humphries in the tournament and face Ryan Searle in the first round on Thursday. Other notable matches include Gerwyn Price against Rob Cross and defending champion Gian van Veen taking on Andrew Gilding.

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  • •Humphries is the world number two in darts.
  • •He won the World Grand Prix prior to this event.
  • •Huybrechts replaces Humphries and competes on Thursday.
  • •The championship begins in Dortmund on October 22, 2026.
  • •Other first-round matchups include Price vs. Cross.
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  • 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Humphries withdraws from European Championship
  • 2:16 PMBBC Sport — Humphries withdraws from European Championship
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World number two Luke Humphries pulls out of the European Championship because of gastroenteritis.

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World number two Luke Humphries pulls out of the European Championship because of gastroenteritis.

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