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PDC Tour: Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith into last 16 at Dutch Darts Championship
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Two-time world champion Peter Wright produced a great escape against Krzysztof
Ratajski in the Dutch Darts Championship, fighting back from 5-1 down to win 6-5; Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith also into last 16Last Updated: 30/04/23 10:55am
Michael van Gerwen thrashed Gabriel Clemens on home soil
Michael van Gerwen eased through to the last 16 on a thrilling day of second round action at the Dutch Darts Championship, as Michael Smith began his title defence in convincing fashion.
Day Two of the year’s sixth European Tour event saw 16 second-round ties played across two sessions on Saturday, with Dutch No 1 Van Gerwen headlining the action at the WTC Expo.
Van Gerwen was one of four Dutch stars to progress on home soil, with last year’s runner-up Danny Noppert, Dirk van Duijvenbode and Berry van Peer also winning through to Finals Day in Leeuwarden.
Three-time World Champion Van Gerwen began his bid for a record-extending 36th European Tour title with a 6-2 success against Gabriel Clemens, converting six of his nine attempts at double to advance.
Speaking on Love The Darts, Michael van Gerwen says Gerwyn Price’s current form is at the wrong time of the year and that he is still the best player in the world Speaking on Love The Darts, Michael van Gerwen says Gerwyn Price’s current form is at the wrong time of the year and that he is still the best player in the world
“This means a lot,” reflected an emotional Van Gerwen, who celebrated his victory on stage with his daughter Zoe. “I didn’t play well in Rotterdam, but I am pushing to perform better all the time.
“This is only the second time on the European Tour that my daughter is with me. She has had a good weekend and I won my game, and I’m glad I did. I love being back in Holland. I would love to be playing at my best, but I’m not done here, and I’d like to thank all the fans for their support.”
Nathan Aspinall 6-4 Daryl Gurney. Berry van Peer 6-5 Jonny Clayton, Michael Smith 6-4 Jim Williams, Ryan Searle 6-1 Dimitri Van den Bergh, Michael van Gerwen 6-2 Gabriel Clemens, Peter Wright 6-5 Krzysztof Ratajski, Luke Humphries 6-3 Ross SmithDirk van Duijvenbode 6-5 Dylan Slevin
Local favourite Noppert delighted the partisan home crowd with a 6-1 demolition of Latvia’s Madars Razma, while Van Duijvenbode came through a remarkable deciding-leg clash against Dylan Slevin.
Van Duijvenbode took an almighty tumble on his walk-on and was in visible discomfort throughout the tie, only to conjure up a majestic 129 checkout in the decider to keep his title tilt alive.
Speaking on Love The Darts, Mark Webster and Stuart Pyke discuss the strength of the sport in the Netherlands and believe Dirk van Duijvenbode is ready-made for the Premier League Speaking on Love The Darts, Mark Webster and Stuart Pyke discuss the strength of the sport in the Netherlands and believe Dirk van Duijvenbode is ready-made for the Premier League
Van Peer, meanwhile, dumped out last weekend’s Austrian Darts Open champion Jonny Clayton in a dramatic last-leg shoot-out, despite trailing 4-1 and 5-3 at one stage.
Elsewhere, Smith began his defence of the title by coming through a tough test against Jim Williams, crashing in six maximums and producing a trio of 12-darters to triumph with a three-figure average.
The World Champion will now take on Peter Wright in round three, after the Scot fought back from 5-1 down to stun Krzysztof Ratajski and create a showdown between the world’s top two.
Michael Smith is also through to the last 16
Top seed Luke Humphries averaged over 101 to close out a 6-3 success against European Champion Ross Smith, and his reward is a last 16 meeting with UK Open champion Andrew Gilding.
Gilding averaged over 108 to defeat 2018 champion Ian White in a 10-leg thriller, kicking off the contest with 149, 103 and 121 finishes, before fending off an inspired fightback from the Stoke-on-Trent star.
However, Ryan Searle produced the performance of the day in Leeuwarden, averaging 109 in his 6-1 demolition of Premier League star Dimitri Van den Bergh, who averaged over 105 in defeat.
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Keane Barry awaits Searle in Sunday’s last 16, after the Irishman recorded a second straight win over Rob Cross, converting 125 and 140 checkouts in defying a 104 average from the sixth seed.
Austrian Darts Open runner-up Josh Rock was the first player to win through to Sunday’s last 16, dismissing a brace of 116 finishes from Graham Hall to wrap up a routine 6-2 victory.
Rock’s reward is a third-round date against second seed Dave Chisnall, who posted a ton-topping average and fired in four 180s to overcome a spirited Martin Lukeman.
Earlier in the day, Stephen Bunting edged out Joe Cullen in a topsy-turvy decider, surviving three match darts in the penultimate leg, having earlier surrendered a 4-1 advantage.
Nathan Aspinall, Damon Heta and Martin Schindler also booked their spots at Finals Day, running out 6-4 winners against Daryl Gurney, Steve Beaton and Roman Benecky respectively.
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Paul Merson: Chelsea on the worst run in the history of football
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Sky Sports’ Paul Merson tells Soccer Saturday that, given the squad they have, Chelsea’s current run of form is the worst in the history of football.
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Dutch Darts Championship: Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld suffer defeat
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Raymond van Barneveld is beaten by Dimitri Van den Bergh, while Gary Anderson suffers an upset loss to Roman Benecky; elsewhere, Steve Beaton defeats Kim Huybrechts and Daryl Gurney advances with win over Ricardo Pietreczko
Last Updated: 28/04/23 11:39pm
Gary Anderson was beaten on his return to the European Tour (Jonas Hunold/PDC Europe)
Raymond van Barneveld and Gary Anderson suffered defeats on the opening day of the Dutch Darts Championship in Leeuwarden on Friday.
Competing on home soil, Van Barneveld went down 6-3 to Premier League star Dimitri Van den Bergh, while Gary Anderson suffered a shock 6-2 loss to Czech youngster Roman Benecky on his first European Tour appearance in almost seven years.
Dutch legend Van Barneveld was unable to delight the partisan crowd at WTC Leeuwarden, as Van den Bergh posted a sublime 105.62 average to advance to round two.
“This win means a lot to me against one of the best players in the world,” said Van den Bergh, who will take on Ryan Searle in Saturday’s second round.
“He is the man who brought darts to life in the Netherlands, I have so much respect for him and I watched him play since I was a kid.
“To play him here isn’t easy; the ‘Barney Army’ were fantastic as always but I had a job to do tonight and I’m glad I did it.”
Roman Benecky celebrates his win over Gary Anderson (Jonas Hunold/PDC Europe)
Meanwhile, a disappointing display from Anderson saw him average just 87.66 as Benecky took full advantage to set up a second-round meeting with Martin Schindler.
The opening day of the year’s sixth European Tour event saw 16 first-round ties played across two sessions, with the winners progressing to face one of the 16 seeded players in Saturday’s second round.
A ruthless display from European Champion Ross Smith saw him post a ton-plus average in whitewashing Jermaine Wattimena on home soil.
Berry van Peer was the sole Dutch winner on the opening day, as he overcame Alan Soutar 6-2 in an impressive display.
Steve Beaton came through a high-quality affair with Kim Huybrechts, closing out a 6-4 victory to set up a clash against fourth seed Damon Heta.
Last weekend’s European Tour semi-finalist Daryl Gurney continued his resurgence as he averaged 101 and landed three ton-plus finishes in dispatching Ricardo Pietreczko 6-2.
A clinical display from Gabriel Clemens saw the German No 1 edge out Gian van Veen in a last-leg decider to set up a clash with Michael van Gerwen in round two.
Recent Players Championship event winner Krzysztof Ratajski defeated Andy Boulton 6-4 to set up a meeting with Peter Wright, while Irish youngster Dylan Slevin whitewashed Marcel Hausotter 6-0 to record his first European Tour win.
2018 Dutch Darts Championship winner Ian White ran out a 6-2 winner against Arron Monk, while Stephen Bunting whitewashed Adam Smith-Neale to move through to a second-round clash against Joe Cullen.
Madars Razma averaged 103 to defeat John O’Shea and claim his first European Tour win of 2023, while Graham Hall enjoyed a dream debut in Leeuwarden, whitewashing UK Open semi-finalist Adam Gawlas.
Elsewhere, Jim Williams averaged over 104 to complete a 6-1 success against George Killington, while Keane Barry and Martin Lukeman dumped out Marko Kantele and Martijn Dragt respectively.
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Lucknow Super Giants smash 2nd highest total in win over Punjab Kings | IPL highlights
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Highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants
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If in doubt, sit them out: New concussion guidelines for grassroots sport
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Concussion has become more of a subject in professional sport in recent years – but grassroots still lags behind
Awareness of concussion injuries in professional sport has been at times dramatically highlighted in recent years.
Across several sports, involving both female and male athletes, numerous head injuries have been seen by thousands in the stands and millions on the TV. Much more work in research, mitigation and aftercare is widely recognised as a priority though.
However, professional sports account for just a fraction of the amount of people who take part in sport across any given week. The vast majority participating in sport are hundreds of thousands of children, teenagers and adults playing just for the love of it. The ‘grassroots’.
But just how aware are coaches, teachers, parents and those who play when a concussion injury may have occurred and how to deal with it?
The Government, Sport & Recreation Alliance and a panel of medical experts are hoping that from today that new guidelines will increase awareness greatly as a huge difference between professional and amateur sport is that the pro’s will typically have dedicated healthcare professionals on site, while grassroots sport does not.
The government guidance isn’t medical advice, it’s about being aware and doing the right thing. In this case, it’s following what has been used in Scotland for several years now. A catchy headline: “If in doubt, sit them out.” It kind of does what is says on the tin.
It’s to make people think first and then know how to act. So why would you be ‘in doubt?’ A concussion is a brain injury that affects the way a person thinks, feels and remembers things, and in sport concussion can arise from an injury to the head.
Former England defender Matthew Upson said earlier this year football’s approach to concussions should be the same across the board Former England defender Matthew Upson said earlier this year football’s approach to concussions should be the same across the board
A clash of heads, falling heavily to the ground and hitting your head, even a heavy collision that doesn’t involve a blow to the head can cause a concussion. The key, say the guidelines, are to look out for 4 key elements; physical, mental processing, mood and sleep.
- Physical – for example headaches, dizziness, vision changes.
- Mental processing – for example not thinking clearly and feeling slowed down.
- Mood – for example being short tempered, sad and emotional.
- Sleep – for example not being to sleep or sleeping too much.
The full guidelines give greater details on visible clues of concussion.
If any of those traits are obvious, there must be doubt, so ‘sit them out.’ Remove the player from the field of play. The guidelines recognise that in fast moving sports it can be difficult to spot visible clues of concussion, but they urge players, coaches, teachers, referees, spectators and families to watch out and remove anyone with a suspected concussion from play immediately.
The guidelines also advise on not returning anyone back into play. That is crucial. The next step is an evaluation by a healthcare professional. That practically means accessing the NHS by calling 111 within 24 hours of the incident.
Rest and sleep as required within the first 24-48 hours is now seen as good for recovery while limiting smartphone, screen and computer time for the first 48 hours has also been shown to improve recovery. The don’ts are classic bits of advice, don’t leave someone on their own, don’t drink alcohol and certainly don’t drive a car.
As most grassroots sports don’t have professional healthcare professionals on site, the onus is on players, coaches, teachers and those watching on. Hence these guidelines are really about creating greater awareness.
Sports Minister Stuart Andrew said: “Sport keeps us healthy and active, but it is not without risk and major injuries to the head can and do happen.
Rugby League’s Stevie Ward recently hosted a panel discussion on concussion in rugby league with fellow professionals James Graham, Tom Johnstone, Tyrone McCarthy and Greg Burke Rugby League’s Stevie Ward recently hosted a panel discussion on concussion in rugby league with fellow professionals James Graham, Tom Johnstone, Tyrone McCarthy and Greg Burke
“Research has shown the importance of fast and effective tailored treatment and we are issuing expert guidance to help people spot and treat head injuries. Whether used in a local leisure centre during a swimming lesson or on a village green during a cricket match, the guidance will make a real difference to people’s lives.”
Development of the guidelines has been led by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, Professor James Calder, chair of the expert drafting group, and Laurence Geller, the government’s adviser on concussion in sport.
The expert drafting group drew upon existing field research, with the aim of producing a consistent and preventative approach across all sports in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
It builds upon the world-leading work conducted in Scotland, which was the first nation in the world to produce guidelines covering all types and levels of sport. Its guidance was updated in March 2021.
Professor Calder said: “For the first time we have UK-wide guidance that raises awareness of concussion in grassroots sport at all levels. It provides practical evidence-based advice for those who may have sustained a concussion and gives a step by step plan for their safe return to work, education, exercise and full sport.
“Participation in sport and exercise is crucial for the nation’s mental and physical health and, with appropriate management, the vast majority of those who sustain a concussion during sport should make a full recovery.”
Professor Willie Stewart of Glasgow University added: “The release of these guidelines represents a world-leading landmark in sports concussion management.
“Based on the pragmatic, precautionary approach to immediate concussion management of ‘if in doubt, sit them out’, followed by an emphasis on individualised, self-managed return to normal life and sport, these guidelines set the standard for grassroots concussion management that all sports across the UK will follow.”
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Paul Merson reacts to Kevin De Bruyne’s brilliant goal vs Arsenal
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Paul Merson reacts to Kevin De Bruyne’s ‘phenomenal’ goal to give Manchester City the lead against Arsenal.
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Luton 2-1 Middlesbrough | Championship highlights
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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Luton and Middlesbrough.
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Sir Mo Farah: Four-time Olympic champion to finish athletics career with Great North Run in September
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Sir Mo Farah finishes ninth in his final London Marathon and reveals Great North Run in September will be last race of his career: “I want to give time to my wife and kids now, as well as getting involved in grassroots sport and giving back to this sport”
Last Updated: 23/04/23 8:06pm
Sir Mo Farah says the Great North Run in September will be his ‘goodbye’
Sir Mo Farah will finish his athletics career with the Great North Run in September.
Four-time Olympic champion Farah revealed the news after finishing ninth in his final London Marathon on Sunday.
The 40-year-old plans to compete in the Great Manchester 10K in May before bowing out on September 10 at half-marathon distance.
Speaking to the BBC, Farah said: “The Great North Run is going to be my last-ever run and that will be my goodbye.
“Part of me was wanting to cry [after the London Marathon]. I will miss that feeling, I am emotional today. I want to pass that on.”
Farah won the 10,000 metres and 5,000 metres at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics
Farah won gold in the 10,000 metres and 5,000 metres at London 2012 before repeating the feat at the 2016 Oympics in Rio de Janeiro.
He added: “My career has been amazing, my wife and kids have been with me throughout this journey. I want to give time to them now, as well as getting involved in grassroots sport and giving back to this sport.”
On his London Marathon run of two hours, 10 minutes and 28 seconds – which was over five minutes off his personal best – Farah said: “Training went well and I was confident.
“I thought I could do between 2:05 and 2:07 but you never know with the marathon. I gave it my all but my body just wasn’t responding and that’s when you know when it’s time to call it a day.
“London has been so great to me over the years and I wanted to be here to say thank you to the crowd and the support was just amazing.
“I started here at the mini marathon and to finish here is just incredible. If somebody had said to that kid running the mini marathon that I’ll be Olympic champion, he would never have believed it.
“The sport needs this, we need to give back to the young athletes and teach them what is possible with hard work.”
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Carragher blasts 'disgraceful' Spurs after first-half Newcastle mauling
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Jamie Carragher has labelled Tottenham “disgraceful” after they shipped five goals in the opening 21 minutes against Newcastle on Super Sunday.
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Conor McGregor tells Ryan Garcia after Gervonta Davis defeat: I wanna see it again!
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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor offered support to Ryan Garcia after his loss to Gervonta Davis.
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Wigan beat Millwall to keep survival dream alive
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Wigan kept alive their faint hopes of avoiding relegation from the Sky Bet Championship with a thrilling 2-1 victory over play-off chasing Millwall at the DW Stadium.
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Chelsea out: Can anyone make these players gel? Frank Lampard damaging future?
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Sky Sports News’ Gary Cotterill and Nick Wright give their full-time analysis of Chelsea’s 4-0 aggregate defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final, and ask: can anyone make these players gel together?
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Liverpool and Arsenal keen on Ryan Gravenberch | ‘Bayern Munich 100% won’t sell’
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Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg reveals that both Liverpool and Arsenal are keeping an eye on Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch but that the club are unlikely to sell the player this summer.
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World Snooker Championship: Play suspended as protesters interrupt match and throw orange substance on table
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Play suspended at the Crucible after a protester jumped on the table mid-match and threw an orange substance everywhere; the group Just Stop Oil immediately claimed responsibility for the protest on their social media account
Last Updated: 17/04/23 8:53pm
A protester jumps on the table during the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry
The World Snooker Championship match between Joe Perry and Robert Milkins was delayed when a protester jumped on the table.
The man, wearing a t-shirt with ‘Just Stop Oil’ written on it, came out of the audience and jumped on the table during the middle of the first-round match, throwing an orange substance on it.
He was then swiftly apprehended by security and removed from the table.
A female protester was stopped from disrupting the match between Mark Allen and Fan Zhengyi on table two by referee Olivier Marteel.
A 30-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, and both are in police custody.
The protest group Just Stop Oil immediately claimed responsibility for the incident with a post on their Twitter account.
Beginning with the headline “NEW OIL AND GAS WILL SNOOKER US”, the statement went on to say: “At around 7:20pm, two Just Stop Oil supporters have disrupted the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, interrupting play.
“They are demanding that the Government immediately stop all new UK fossil fuel projects and are calling on UK sporting institutions to step into in civil resistance [sic] against the Government’s genocidal policies.”
Play was immediately suspended as cleaners brought vacuum cleaners into the arena and master of ceremonies Rob Walker was among those helping to sweep up the mess.
The match between Allen and Fan on table two was then able to resume after a delay of around 45 minutes, however table one was taken out of action for the rest of the evening and is due to be re-clothed overnight as a result of being covered in the powder.
Orange powder on the table after a Just Stop Oil protester interrupted the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry
The match between Perry and Milkins, which was in the first frame when the interruption occurred, will instead recommence at 7pm on Tuesday followed by the second session getting under way at 9.30am on Thursday.
Former world champion Stephen Hendry, on commentary duties for the BBC, said: “I have never seen that before at a snooker event. It’s a first.
“It is scary – wow! You just hope the cloth can be recovered from that. It caught us all by surprise and then this happens.
“For me, straight away as a snooker player I am thinking: ‘Is the table recoverable?’ We don’t know what that is on the table.”
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‘You’re in cuckoo land!’ | Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink disagree on ‘Arsenal disaster’
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Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink debate whether Arsenal finishing second in the Premier League this season would be a disaster.
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Ross County 0-1 Aberdeen | Scottish Premiership highlights
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‘I can’t believe this is happening!’ – Darren Ambrose reacts to Harry Maguire own goal
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Darren Ambrose was in disbelief as an own goal by Harry Maguire put Sevllia level with Manchester United in their Europa League clash.
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WWE Stock Price | World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A Stock Quote (U.S.: NYSE) | MarketWatch
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World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company, which engages in the production and distribution of content through various channels. It operates through the following business segments: Media, Live Events, and Consumer Products. The Media segment reflects the production and monetization of long-form and short-form video content across various platforms including WWE Network, broadcast and pay television, digital and social media, as well as filmed entertainment. The Live Events segment is involved in ticket sales. The Consumer Products segment focuses on merchandising video games, toys, and apparel through licensing arrangements and direct-to-consumer sales. The company was founded by Vincent Kennedy McMahon in 1980 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.
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Adam Peaty: British Swimming say ‘no timeline’ for return after World Aquatics Championships squad omission
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Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty withdrew from the recent British Championships, saying he was “not enjoying the sport”; the 28-year-old will now extend his break in order to focus on his mental health
Last Updated: 12/04/23 11:42pm
Adam Peaty withdrew from April’s British Swimming Championships
British Swimming will set no timescale for Adam Peaty’s return to competition after the three-time Olympic gold medallist was left out of the squad for the World Aquatics Championships in July.
Peaty, 28, withdrew from the recent British Championships, saying he was “not enjoying the sport”, and will extend his break in order to focus on his mental health.
British Swimming said in a statement it will look to provide Peaty with all the support he needs during his time away from the sport.
The statement, issued to the BBC, read: “There are no specific timelines with Adam at this stage.
“The focus is very much on ensuring he is fully supported, and working with him on when he is ready to make a full return to his normal competition schedule.”
Peaty is a three-time Olympic champion
Peaty has previously said he hoped his decision to step away would help him prepare for next year’s Paris Olympics and the defence of his 100 metres breaststroke and 4x100m mixed medley titles.
In total six Olympic champions – Freya Anderson, Tom Dean, Anna Hopkin, James Guy, Matt Richards and Duncan Scott – will compete in Fukuoka, Japan this summer, with James Wilby also out to add to his previous world championship medal.
Freya Colbert, Dan Jervis and Laura Stephens all made qualification times in their respective events in Sheffield.
There will be 10 swimmers set to make their world championship debut in Japan, including Katie Shanahan, who won 200m backstroke and 200m individual medley titles at Ponds Forge.
British Swimming performance director Chris Spice said: “We were really pleased with the standard of our athletes’ performances at the British Championships, with established names and new faces delivering big swims and helping play their part in some outstanding races.
“As with every year, our swimmers and coaches will now put those performances behind them and focus on what they can do between now and the summer to ensure they can deliver a season’s best when it matters most.”
If you are affected by issues related to mental wellbeing or want to talk, please contact the Samaritans on the free helpline 116 123, or visit the website
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