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Peter Wright came dressed as the Grinch and stole Steve West’s Alexandra Palace dream as his World Championship defence got off to a winning start.
The Scot had vowed to put on a show in what will be the only day of the sport’s flagship tournament that is played in front of a crowd and he lived up to his word in traditionally eccentric style.
He was in his element, kitting out in a bright green outfit in homage to the Christmas character, complete with matching beard, mohawk and flights.
The 2020 champion might have come dressed for a party but he meant business, taking West out 3-1 at the Alexandra Palace.
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Wright brings festive cheer and opens title defence on a high, Meath teenager bows out at Ally Pally
It really is Christmas now… By Press Association Wednesday 16 Dec 2020, 8:36 AM Dec 16th 2020, 8:36 AM 7,034 Views 1 Comment
Snakebite x The Grinch: Peter Wright was in the festive spirit.
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MEATH TEENAGER KEANE Barry bowed out, while Peter Wright came dressed as the Grinch and stole Steve West’s Alexandra Palace dream as his World Championship defence got off to a winning start.
The Scot had vowed to put on a show in what will be the only day of the sport’s flagship tournament that is played in front of a crowd and he lived up to his word in traditionally eccentric style.
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Follow At last, the World Championship is finally upon to help get us through the end of the worst year in living memory and although it ll be lacking the usual Dartmas atmosphere, let s just be happy its being staged at all.
World champion Peter Wright is the headline act tonight and if he can avoid a shock exit, then he can head back home early for Christmas and not have to play again on the Ally Pally stage until after Boxing Day.
Peter Wright cannot wait to entertain live crowds again after ‘miserable’ year
PA
14 December 2020, 7:00 am
Peter Wright is thrilled at the prospect of returning to Alexandra Palace to defend his World Championship title after admitting he has been “down and miserable” playing behind closed doors.
The 50-year-old’s 2020 started with a bang as he won his maiden world crown, but has spent the majority of his year as defending champion by playing in sterile bubbles in Milton Keynes and Coventry due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With his eccentric dress sense, which usually has a festive theme at this tournament, unique mohawk hairstyle and energetic walk-on, Wright is every inch the showman and feeds off playing in front of crowds.