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Polish Darts Organisation celebrates 3rd anniversary

Three years has passed since the Polish Darts Organisation became a full member of WDF. It was in 2009, in Charlotte, USA where Poland joined the biggest darts family in the world and the history of the Polish steel darts started. In 2010 when Poland made its debut in WDF’s

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OBITUARY: MERVYN JOHNSON

The 14th June 2012 was yet another sad day for Darts in our country. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow with the news of the passing away of the Late Mr Mervyn Johnson. The sport of darts is deeply indebted to Mervyn for his loyal and committed service

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In Memoriam Barry Kompier

Everyone in Dutch Darts was shocked to hear of the sudden passing away of Barry Kompier (47), last Sunday. Barry was well known within the international sport of darts as tournament manager of the Zuiderduin Masters, Mariflex Darts Open and Dutch Open Darts. Also, Barry was a great volunteer for

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In Memoriam Doreen Fitzmaurice

Update – 3rd April 2012 Funeral Details:MONDAY, APRIL 16TH , 2012  at 1.15PM Colchester Crematorium,Mersea Road,Colchester CO2 8RU Family flowers only. All donations if desired to:East of England Co-Operative Society,89, Wimpole Road,Colchester, CO1 2DB Afterwards at:Greenstead Social Club,Blackthorn Avenue,Colchester, CO4 3QD (10 mins from Crematorium)for light refreshments and bar facilities.

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The Dart World Loses a Legend – Jocky Wilson

Former World Professional Darts Champion Jocky Wilson died on Saturday 24th March at his home in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland just two days after his 62nd birthday. Jocky was a legend who won the World Professional Championships in 1982 and 1989. In addition he won the British Professional Championships on four

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Thierry Michaux and Patricia de Peuter Belgian Champion 2012

Sunday was played in Harelbeke for the titles of Belgian Champion 2012. 130 men, 40 ladies, 15 junior boys, 7 junior girls and 6 aspirants. This year all champions of 2011 were back in the final, but not everyone could extend the title. Thierry Michaux Belgian champion and Ronny Huybrechts

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