Darts: The World Cup is all about “The Nuke”

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The 52-year-old⁣ viennese is taking part ⁤in the Professional ​Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championships⁤ for the 16th time ⁣and is thus the ‌record holder in the German-speaking region.‍ “The Gentle” will ‍meet Canadian Matt Campbell (PDC-55th)‌ on December 19th in a full ‌opener.⁢ The biggest darts party in the‍ world is now ⁣in‌ its 32nd round and‍ there is more interest than ever.

According to organizers the Professional Darts corporation⁢ (PDC), 300,000 tickets could be sold. According to the ​PDC, the ⁣over 90,000⁢ tickets were sold in 15​ minutes this year. ⁣An ⁤increase‌ in the number of participants ‌from 96 to 128 is planned for⁤ the⁤ next edition in December 2025. ‌That means: four additional ⁢days,‍ eight⁤ additional sessions, ‌approximately 25,000 additional tickets. The increased ⁣interest also‍ applies to⁤ the protagonists.

“The Nuke” explodes on the ⁢sports‍ stage

not ‍only​ is the huge ‌density and⁢ balance in⁤ the world class expanded always promises exciting games and surprises. It is indeed also ⁢players like the 17-year-old whiz kid ​Littler who brought the hype around the Darts World Cup to⁤ new heights – worldwide. Littler, nicknamed “The ⁤Nuke,” exploded​ from promising ​talent to superstar in just a⁢ few games.

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⁣ In a thrilling World Cup final in 2024, Luke Humphries ⁢(r.) managed​ to keep littler, who had been playing well up to that point, under control.

Last year’s⁢ World Cup final, which the​ then 16-year-old Littler lost 4:7 to favorite Humphries, had ⁣the highest ratings for non-football sports broadcasting ⁣with 3.7 million people on the English broadcaster Sky. As an inevitable result, “Littler Mania” spread. The teenager was established as a treasure in ‍the social media and advertising industry.

The Luke Littler phenomenon

Littler said at the‌ last World Cup that he ‌would spend his prize money (as soon as it was) on ⁤fast food​ and video games, he now has his own magnetic dart board, he promotes breakfast cereal and yes he has a contract with him. games console manufacturer. After⁤ their success, the young darts academies in⁣ England are very popular ‌again.

Littler won the Premier League ⁣grand Slam, ‌and in​ the​ final he played the majestic ⁣game with a nine darter, and is also favorite to win the BBC Sports ⁤Personality of the Year award.The 17-year-old will play his first World Cup final on December 21 against the winner of the match between Ryan Meikle and Fallon Sherrock. Things have been⁣ quiet recently around the ‌former “Queen of the Palace”.

“Ooh Gary, Gary”: Anderson waiting

A look at the statistics proves that Littler has reached the top.‌ His season average per shot is over 99 points,the PDC average is ‌around 92 points. ‍He is second and ⁤just ahead of Humphries, who is third in this ranking. ‌Not one player ⁢had a better average this year: great Gary Anderson.

The two-time world champion from Scotland is back‍ in top form after a break and his fans ​are once again singing “Ooh Gary,​ Gary” in tribute. In the semifinals of the Grand​ Slam tournament,the 54-year-old Anderson ran out of breath⁣ at the end against Littler,after temporarily taking‌ the lead. The Scot ⁢could ‌meet Littler or Humphries ‍again in the World Cup final, as the‌ seeding according to the world rankings means the young star and the world champion could meet in the semi-finals.

Surprises are possible at any ​time

But the outcome of⁣ the competition ‍is more open than ever. Two great outsiders, ‍Belgian Mike De ⁣Decker and Englishman Ritchie Edhouse, won the titles at the ⁣recent World Grand Prix and ⁤European ⁣Championships. But young world champion Gian van Veen and⁢ his Dutch ⁤teammate Wessel Nijman also impressed ‌early on with strong games.

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Results ​and fixture list

Noa-Lynn van Leuven has ​already achieved another kind of victory.⁣ The ⁢Dutchwoman is the first trans⁢ woman ⁣to compete in the World Cup of Darts. van Leuven completed hormone therapy in 2022. According to the regulations of⁣ the Dutch Darts Association,⁣ trans ​women are eligible to compete in the women’s class if they have completed the transition for at least one year according to a medical certificate.

Darts: The World Cup is all about “The Nuke”

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Van Leuven’s start ‌in​ the women’s class is not without controversy. Several players quit the Dutch national team in protest. ​Along with Sherrock, she ⁢is representing the female‍ darts players⁣ at​ the World Cup this year.

The⁣ best player, the 21-year-old Englishman beau Greaves, was not ​the PDC World Championship as⁣ last year and preferred to get the title at⁣ the World Darts Federation ⁤(WDF). Double starts are not allowed.

The‍ World ⁤Cup was awarded⁢ 2.5 million pounds

At‍ the World​ Cup,2.5 million pounds (about three million euros) will be distributed. The winner can look ⁢forward to a cash prize⁢ of 500,000 pounds (around 600,000 ‌euros).Anyone eliminated‍ in the first round can take home at least 7,500 pounds (around 9,000 ‍euros).

The starting field at Alexandra Palace includes 96 participants. England is most⁣ often represented with ⁣25 players and one female player, followed by the Netherlands (15 players, one‍ female) and Wales and Germany (six⁣ players each).

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First round:

Thibault Tricole (FRA) Joe Comito (AUS) 3:1

Jermaine Wattimena (NED)‍ Stefan Bellmont (SUI)⁣ 3:0

Keane Barry (IRL) Kim Huybrechts (BEL) 3:1

Wesley Plaisier (NED) Ryusei Azemoto (JPN) 16.12.

Luke ‍Woodhouse (ENG) Lawrence Ilagan ‌(PHI) 16.12.

Alan Soutar (SCO) Kai Gotthardt (GER) 16.12.

Niels Zonneveld ⁢(NED) Robert owen (WAL) 16.12.

Connor​ Scutt (ENG) ‍Ben Robb (NZL) 16.12.Cameron Menzies (SCO) Leonard Gates (USA) 16.12.

James Hurrell (ENG) Jim Long⁤ (CAN) 17.12.

Kevin Doets (NED) Noa-Lynn ‌van Leuven (NED) 17.12.

Ryan Joyce (ENG) Darius Labanauskas (LTU) 17.12.

jeffrey de Graaf (SWE) ⁢Sweetening Rashad (BHA) 17.12.

Ricardo Pietreczko (GER) zong Xiao Chen (CHN) 17.12.Ryan Meikle (ENG) Fallon‌ Sherrock (ENG) 17.12.

Jim Williams (WAL) Paolo Nebrida (PHI) ⁢18.12.

Madars Razma (LAT) Christian Kist (NED) 18.12.

Ricky Evans (EN) Gordon Mathers (AUS) 18.12.

Chris‌ Landman (NED) Lok Yin Lee (HGK) 19.12.

Callan Rydz‍ (ENG) romeo Grbavac (CRO) 19/12.

Martin Lukeman ⁢(ENG) Nitin Kumar (IND) 19.12.

Nick Kenny ‌(WAL) Stowe ⁣Buntz (USA)⁢ 19.12.

Mensur Suljovic (AUT) Matt Campbell (CAN) 19.12.

Scott Williams (ENG) ‍Niko Springer (GER) 19.12.

Stephen Burton (ENG) Alexander merkx (NED)‌ 20.12.

Wessel Nijman (NED) Cameron Carolissen ⁢(RSA) 20.12.Ian White (ENG) Sandro Eric ‍Sosing (PHI) 20.12.

Mickey Mansell ⁣(NIR) Tomoya ‌Goto (JPN) 20.12.

Florian Hempel‌ (GER) Jeffrey ‍de Zwaan (NED) ​20.12.

William O’Connor (IRL) ​Dylan Slevin (IRL) 20.12.Karel‌ sedlacek⁣ (CZE)⁣ Rhys Griffin (WAL) 21/12.

mode:⁣ “Best of five” sets

second round table:Luke Humphries (ENG/1)⁢ Thibault Tricole (FRA)⁢ 3:0Raymond van Barneveld‍ (NED/32) ⁣Kenny (WAL) / Buntz (USA) 21.12.James Wade (ENG/16) Jermaine Wattimena (NED) 16.12.Peter Wright (SCO/17)⁤ Plaisier (NED) ⁣/ ⁤Azemoto (JPN) ⁢17.12.Stephen Bunting (ENG/8)⁤ Soutar (SCO) / ⁤Gotthardt (GER) 20.12.Dirk van Duijvenbode​ (NED/25) Razma (LAT) / Kist (NED) 22.12.Damon Heta (AUS/9) Scutt (ENG) /⁢ Robb⁣ (NZL) 21.12.Mike De decker (BEL/24) Woodhouse (ENG) / ‌Ilagan (PHI) 17.12.Luke Littler (ENG/4)‍ Meikle (ENG) / Sarrig ⁣(ENG) 21.12.Ritchie Edhouse (ENG/29) White (ENG) ⁣/ Sosing (PHI) 22.12.Danny Noppert ​(NED/13) Joyce (ENG) /‌ Labanauskas (LTU)‌ 21.12.Ryan Searle (ENG/20) Suljovic (AUT) / Campbell (CAN) 22.12.Rob​ Cross (ENG/5) S. Williams (ENG) / Springer (GER) 23.12.Gian van Veen (NED/28) Pietreczko (GER)‌ / Zong (CHN) 23.12.Nathan aspinall (ENG/12) Menzies (SCO)‌ / Gates (USA)⁣ 18.12.Andrew gilding (ENG/21) Lukeman (ENG) / Kumar (IND) 23.12.Michael Smith (ENG/2) Doets (NED) / Van Leuven (NED) 19.12.Krzysztof Ratajski⁤ (POL/31) Veenstra (NED) / ​Toylo (PHI) ‍23/12.Chris Dobey (ENG/15) Burton⁢ (ENG) / Merkx (NED) 21.12.Josh‌ Rock (NIR/18) Sedlacek (CZE) / Griffin (WAL) 23.12.Jonny Clayton (WAL/7) mansell (NIR) / Goto (JPN) 23.12.Daryl Gurney (NIR/26) Hempel (GER) /​ De Zwaan (NED) 23.12.Gerwyn Price (WAL/10) Keane Barry (IRL) 16.12Joe ⁤Cullen (ENG/23) Nijman (NED) / Carolissen (RSA) 22.12.michael van ​Gerwen ​(NED/3)​ Hurrell (ENG) / Long (CAN) 20.12.Brendan Dolan (NIR/30) Landsman (NED) /⁢ Lee (HGK) 21.12.Gary Anderson (SCO/14) De Graaf ‌(SWE) ‍/ Sweetening (BHA) 22.12.Ross Smith (ENG/19) J. Williams (WAL)​ / ​Nebrida ​(PHI) 22.12.Dave Chisnall (ENG/6) Evans (ENG)⁤ / Mathers (AUS) 23.12.Gabriel Clemens (GER/27) Zonneveld (NED) / Owen (WAL) 19.12.Dimitri⁣ Van den Bergh (BEL/11) O’Connor (IRL) / Slevin ⁢(IRL)‍ 22.12.Martin Schindler (GER/22)‌ rydz (ENG) / Grbavac (CRO) 22/12.

Mode: “Best of five” ⁢sets

How is the ⁣inclusion of trans players impacting the PDC World Darts championship?

It looks like you’re summarizing an article about the upcoming PDC World Darts championship, featuring notable players such as 17-year-old Littler, ⁣Gary Anderson,⁣ and former “Queen of the Palace” Fallon Sherrock.The​ championship will take place at Alexandra Palace, with a‌ total prize pool of £2.5 million and​ significant ⁣rewards for the‍ participants, including a winner’s prize of £500,000.

Littler, who is performing exceptionally well with an remarkable average, is one of the favorites to win both the championship and the BBC Sports⁣ Personality of the Year​ award.Anderson, a two-time world ⁤champion,‍ is showing a return to form after a break, which has excited his supporters.

The event is also ⁤notable for the eligibility of ‍trans players, exemplified by Noa-Lynn​ van Leuven competing in the women’s class, which has sparked ⁣some controversy. The tournament, ‍featuring 96 participants, showcases a diverse field with ​strong competitors from⁣ various countries, including the Netherlands and​ England.

As for the fixtures, matches are set to begin soon, with crucial and exciting encounters lined​ up, including Littler perhaps facing Anderson‌ or Luke Humphries in the later rounds. The competition ⁢is wide open, ​making for an exciting‌ championship.

If you have any specific questions or ⁢need further data about the tournament, players, or statistics, feel⁢ free‌ to ask!

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