Van Barneveld in new Nikes to the World Darts Championship: 'I thought: what is this again?'},

Raymond van Barneveld recently discovered that wearing white Nike Air Force 1 shoes improved his dart performance significantly. He qualified for the World Championship after a challenging season, marking his 34th appearance. Despite struggles with diabetes and inconsistent performances, he feels renewed confidence for the upcoming year. Van Barneveld aims for a memorable World Championship, acknowledging the challenges ahead but remains hopeful for a strong showing.

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