Romantic marriage proposal steals the show at Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp

The second day of play at the Flanders Darts Trophy had an unexpected opening chapter that had nothing to do with 180s or doubles, but everything to do with pure emotion. Even before a dart flew toward the board, the audience at Antwerp Expo was startled by an unexpected marriage proposal on stage.

During the usual audience warm-up, two visitors were brought forward to do a dance at the Flanders Darts Trophy. What at first seemed like a playful moment to set the mood suddenly turned into something much grander. One of them took over the microphone, spoke some personal words and then dropped to his knees. The thousands-strong audience held its breath, followed by the release when the completely surprised partner answered a resounding "yes."

It was a moment that will stay with us for a long time and that gave color to the Flanders Darts Trophy in a unique way, even before the sporting spectacle had begun.