Get ready for a darts feast! The upcoming WDF World Championship, set to take place from November 27th to December 6th, will be broadcast live on Sport1 in Germany, featuring top German-speaking talent. Meanwhile, Daniel Klose and Liam Maendl-Lawrance will proudly represent Germany in the International Pairs Week. History was made as 14-year-old Jayden Walker became the youngest ever WDF Seniors winner. Elsewhere, Daniel Ayres triumphed in the Modus Darts Super Series, Tim Pusey dominated the ANZ Premier League, and major WDF events unfolded across England, Canada, and Asia-Pacific, showcasing incredible skill and drama.
WDF World Championship: Live on Sport1!
Darts fans in Germany have reason to celebrate! The **WDF World Championship**, set to take place from **November 27th to December 6th** at the iconic Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green, will be broadcast live on **Sport1**. While the full extent of the TV coverage is still to be announced, this ensures German viewers won’t miss a moment of the action.
A strong contingent of German-speaking players is confirmed, with more spots potentially opening up:
- Paul Krohne
- Liam Maendl-Lawrance
- Irina Armstrong
- Benjamin Dopfer
- Celina Glaser
International Pairs Week: Germany Joins Darts Legends
The highly anticipated **International Pairs Week**, kicking off on **November 23rd**, has announced its final lineup. Darts legends **Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis** will lead the charge for England. Germany will be proudly represented by **Daniel Klose and Liam Maendl-Lawrance**, while Switzerland sends **Marcel Walpen and Ansh Sood** to the oche.
PDC Europe Start: Season Concludes, Regional Finals Loom
The inaugural season of the **PDC Europe Start** has officially wrapped up its ten thrilling weeks. With the final rankings now established across various regions, the focus shifts to the upcoming **Regional Finals**. The first five of these crucial events are set to take place soon, determining the top players from:
- Germany West
- Germany North
- Germany East
- Austria East
- Switzerland East
Tournament Roundups: Global Darts Action
Modus Darts Super Series: Ayres Claims Victory
The 10th week of the 15th season of the Modus Darts Super Series saw **Daniel Ayres** emerge victorious. He defeated **Conor Heneghan 4-2** in a competitive final. Ayres had a tough road to the final, winning his semi-final against Steve Lennon in a decisive leg, 4-3. Heneghan also secured his final spot with a 4-3 victory over Lee Cocks. William Borland and Niek Tuik exited in the group stage of the Finals Night.
Key Results (Week 10 Finals Night):
- Semifinals:
- Conor Heneghan 4-3 Lee Cocks (Averages: 84.96 – 80.90)
- Daniel Ayres 4-3 Steve Lennon (Averages: 92.78 – 94.43)
- Final:
- **Daniel Ayres 4-2 Conor Heneghan** (Averages: 88.95 – 84.28)
ANZ Premier League: Tim Pusey Shines in Melbourne
Matchday 3 of the ANZ Premier League, held in Melbourne, saw **Tim Pusey** dominate the field. He secured the title by overcoming **Mal Cuming 5-4** in an exciting final. On his path to victory, Pusey also defeated Ben Robb (5-4) and Raymond Smith (5-3).
Current Standings (After 3 Matchdays):
- Raymond Smith (9 points)
- Tim Pusey (8 points)
- Mal Cuming (7 points)
- Jonny Tata (5 points)
- Brody Klinge (0 points)
- Joe Comito (0 points)
Key Results (Matchday 3):
- Semifinals:
- Mal Cuming 5-0 Simon Whitlock (Averages: 84.44 – 71.54)
- Tim Pusey 5-3 Raymond Smith (Averages: 80.46 – 81.70)
- Final:
- **Tim Pusey 5-4 Mal Cuming** (Averages: 87.44 – 92.44)
WDF Weekend in Selsey, England: History Made and Titles Defended
A packed WDF weekend in Selsey delivered three prestigious tournaments, marked by a historic achievement and familiar champions.
England Classic (WDF Silver)
- Men’s Open: Chas Barstow clinched his first WDF title, defeating Robbie Martin 5-0 in a stunning final performance, boasting an incredible **110.51 average**.
- Women’s: Deta Hedman once again proved her dominance, beating Lorraine Hyde 5-3.
England Masters (WDF Silver)
- Men’s Open: Archie Self secured the title with a 5-1 victory over Callum Francis in the final.
- Women’s: Deta Hedman completed a double victory for the weekend, triumphing over Lorraine Hyde again, this time 5-1.
England International Open (WDF Bronze)
- Men’s Open: Jayden Walker made history by becoming the **youngest WDF Seniors winner ever** at just **14 years and 54 days old**, defeating Aaron Turner 5-2 in the final.
- Women’s: Anca Zijlstra won a tight final against Macy Gibbons, 5-4.
German player Carsten Hoffmann unfortunately didn’t gain further points for the World Championship Race in these tournaments but remains in a strong position for Lakeside qualification.
Klondike Open, Canada (WDF Silver)
In Canada, the Klondike Open saw **Rory Hansen** claim the men’s title with a 7-0 sweep over Logan Crooks in the final, showcasing a 91.49 average. For the women, **Maria Carli** was victorious, defeating Roxanne van Tassel 5-1. Jean-Michel Legault continues to hold the regional qualification spot for the World Championship Race.
WDF Asia-Pacific Cup & Chinggis Open, Mongolia
Following the Europe Cup, the WDF Asia-Pacific Cup delivered exciting competition. **Hiroki Kaneko** won the Men’s Singles, beating Michael Cassar 6-4. The host nation, **Mongolia**, showcased its strength by winning both the Men’s Team event (9-8 against Japan) and the Men’s Doubles. In the Women’s Singles, **Mayumi Ouchi** triumphed over Nicole Regnaud. Mongolia also took the Women’s Team title (9-5 against Australia), while Japan won the Women’s Doubles.
Immediately after, Ulaanbaatar also hosted the **Chinggis Open (WDF Bronze)**. Here, **Mark Cleaver** secured the Men’s Open title with a 6-1 final win against Hiroki Kaneko, and **Mayumi Ouchi** completed a successful double, winning the Women’s title 5-3 against Nicole Regnaud. The Youth categories saw **Tergel Khurelkhuu** win the Boys’ Open Youth and **Unurchimeg Tserenkhand** take the Girls’ title.
DDV Regional Tournaments
Finally, several ranking tournaments were held across four DDV regional associations this past weekend, with action taking place in **Bavaria, Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg**.
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
