Van Veen seeks help with luggage stranded in Paris before Auckland event
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:10 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Gian van Veen has arrived in Auckland for the New Zealand Darts Masters this weekend, but his bags are stranded in Paris. The Dutch player, who recently became the world No 2, reached out on social media to Qatar Airways for assistance in retrieving his gear. He is set to compete alongside notable players including Gerwyn Price and Stephen Bunting. Qatar Airways has acknowledged the situation and advised Van Veen to contact them directly for further help.
- •Gian van Veen is in Auckland for the New Zealand Darts Masters.
- •His equipment is currently stuck in Paris.
- •Van Veen recently became the world No 2 in darts.
- •Qatar Airways is working with him to resolve the issue.
- •The tournament features players like Gerwyn Price and James Wade.
"Gian van Veen has taken to social media to ask for help with his bags stuck in Paris ahead of the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland this weekend.
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