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Markham’s Gerwyn Price is up and running in the World Darts Championship after a comprehensive opening round victory.

Price, 40, beat Czech Republic’s Adam Gawlas 3-0 at London’s Alexandra Palace on Tuesday December 16.

“I believe in my own talent and my own ability,” insisted Price, who averaged 96 and converted a brace of 120 checkouts to begin his title challenge.

“I just believe I’m going to win this tournament, I don’t care what the obstacles are in front of me.

“I know it’s going to be very tough, whoever I play, but I’m definitely coming through every game.”

The Iceman won the world championships in 2021, and will be hoping to win his second title when the final is played on January 3.

But first, he must overcome Dutchman Wesley Plaisier, who he plays in the second round on Sunday December 21.