LONDON. According to the organizer’s wishes, the Darts World Cup should also take place in the long term where it is currently based. “We believe that the West Hall of Alexandra Palace is the right competition venue. The atmosphere is breathtaking. The infrastructure is also substantial. We are continuing to plan as before and are happy with it,” said Matthew Porter, head of the PDC association.
The most important tournament in the world has been held at Ally Pally every year since 2008. Professionals like Gerwyn Price from Wales repeatedly call for a rotation principle or changing hosts. The PDC, on the other hand, says it is not even thinking about moving to the larger Great Hall (around 10,000 seats).
The 3,000 or so tickets per session are usually sold out after a short time in summer. In total, the event has space for around 90,000 spectators. Alcohol is as much a part of it here as colorful costumes, loud music and a party atmosphere.
Amateur player Jochen Graudenz claims that the arrow professionals also drink quite a bit: “It feels like 70 percent of the top stars are alcoholics.” Former champion Dennis Priestley doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to hard liquor. “Players used to drink bottles of Jack Daniel’s. I became world champion with four beers in my blood,” he reports.
The world association PDC does not allow its World Cup to be talked down to, alcohol tests are a no-go. “We don’t feel like we have to control anything because there’s nothing that’s out of control,” says Matthew Porter.
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