Germany's best darts professional Gabriel Clemens is satisfied with the development of his sport in this country.
“I think we already have a lot of public awareness.
Darts is becoming more and more popular in Germany, "said the 38-year-old Saarland native of the German press agency.
Before the start of the European Championship in Salzburg on Thursday (20.
Salzburg - 00 o'clock / DAZN and Sport1) admittedly that the really big German coup has not yet taken place.
"But he can still come - from me or another German," added Clemens.
In 2018, Max Hopp made it into the EM semi-finals in Dortmund and thus achieved one of the greatest successes.
This time Clemens is challenged in the first round against the Australian Damon Heta.
Because these are open European championships, players from other continents are also allowed to take part.
Clemens directly dampened expectations: "If I play a good game and lose, I can live with it."
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After the dressage and jumping on Friday, the British lead ahead of the USA and New Zealand.
The decision in the competition at the world's largest horse show will be made on Saturday in the field.
Versatility at the CHIO: German team fifth
Florian Hempel is the second German player to take part.
Late on Thursday evening (10.30 p.m.) he will face the Scottish ex-world champion and defending champion Peter Wright.
The title holder will be chosen at the four-day event on Sunday evening.
This time, Hopp did not qualify for the tournament with 32 starters.
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