Gian van Veen is set to compete in Night Eight of the Premier League Darts in Berlin despite undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones. The Dutch player withdrew from last week's event in Dublin, where he was scheduled to face Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals. Van Veen confirmed his arrival in Germany ahead of his match against Gerwyn Price.

Currently sixth in the standings without a nightly win, Van Veen acknowledged his energy levels remain low following the procedure. The Professional Darts Corporation confirmed he will not participate in pre-event media activities as he continues his recovery. The 23-year-old emphasized that while the Premier League is important, his health takes priority.

Van Veen's determination to return to competition highlights his commitment to the sport, even as he manages post-surgical fatigue. His scheduled match against Price will be a crucial test of his recovery progress. The Premier League Darts continues Thursday at Berlin's Uber Arena, with Jonny Clayton leading the table on 19 points and Luke Littler close behind on 16 points.