Darts is a growing sport in India, attracting attention from various parts of the country. It is a sport that is considered to have huge potential in India.[1] While traditionally more popular in Western countries, the sport has gradually gained a foothold in India, with increasing participation in both recreational and competitive settings.
| Darts in India | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Ashfaque Sayed at the World Darts Championship in 2007 | |
| Country | India |
| Governing body | Indian Darts Council, All India Darts Association |
| National team(s) | India |
There are two organisations that oversee darts in India, the Indian Darts Council and the All India Darts Association.
The Goa National Rankings Darts Championship was held in 2022.[2] Ten teams participated in the 6th UP Darts Sports Championship in Uttar Pradesh in June 2023.[3]
Prominent players
edit- Nitin Kumar from Tamil Nadu,[4] one of the country's top-ranked players, has represented India at multiple international events, including the PDC World Darts Championship.
- Ashfaque Sayed of Maharashtra represented India in the PDC World Cup of Darts in 2007.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Darts In India – Dart Player 2008". Dr Patrick Chaplin. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Union Minister Shripad Naik praises All India Darts Association for commending work to popularize the game". Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Ten dist teams participate in darts sports c'ship". The Times of India. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "4 reasons why India should take up darts". Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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