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Darts (tournaments & stars): The leading body is the PDC. The World Championship is held at Alexandra Palace. Darts largely originated in England. One of the greatest is Michael van Gerwen. The record champion is Phil Taylor. The perfect leg is the nine-darter. The second body was the BDO. On 180 the caller shouts 'One hundred and eighty!'. Good to know: The PDC formed in 1992 as a breakaway from the BDO. The 'Ally Pally' in London hosts the World Championship over the New Year: in party mood. Darts grew into a popular pastime in English pubs. Van Gerwen dominated the sport at the top for years. Phil 'The Power' Taylor won 16 world titles: a record. The 'nine-darter' closes 501 in just nine darts: the ultimate feat. For a long time there were two world titles (PDC and BDO); the BDO no longer exists. The drawn-out shout is a fixed part of the darts show. The PDC runs the most prestigious World Championship and turned darts into a million-pound business with TV shows. The Alexandra Palace („Ally Pally“) in London becomes a costumed party arena for the World Championship.
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PDC
The PDC runs the most prestigious World Championship and turned darts into a million-pound business with TV shows.
💡 Did you know? The PDC formed in 1992 as a breakaway from the BDO.
Alexandra Palace
The Alexandra Palace („Ally Pally“) in London becomes a costumed party arena for the World Championship.
💡 Did you know? The 'Ally Pally' in London hosts the World Championship over the New Year: in party mood.
England
Darts grew up in English pubs, to this day it's both a popular sport and pub culture there.
💡 Did you know? Darts grew into a popular pastime in English pubs.
Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen dominated the 2010s with breathtaking averages: a truly exceptional talent.
💡 Did you know? Van Gerwen dominated the sport at the top for years.
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