🎯 Darts

⏳ Darts History

• 1300s – 1500s: Originated in medieval England, it was a pastime for soldiers, which evolved into a popular pub game by the 1500s.
• 1800s – early 1900s: Standardized dartboards were introduced, and the numbering system that is still in use today was devised.
• 1920s – 1930s: British breweries started organizing darts leagues, and the first ever News of the World Individual Darts Championship took place.
• 1950s: Television broadcasts, like “Indoor League,” increased the sport’s popularity, and the National Darts Association of Great Britain was formed.
• 1970s: The modern era of professional darts began with the establishment of the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and the first World Professional Darts Championship.
• 1990s: Top players broke away from the BDO and formed the World Darts Council (WDC), later renamed the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).
• 2000s – 2010s: Phil “The Power” Taylor dominated the sport, and advancements in technology introduced electronic scoreboards, digital platforms for watching live games, and expanded international competitions.
• Present: The sport continues to grow globally, with the PDC hosting tournaments in multiple countries and the widespread engagement of fans and players in online communities.