Legendary Lim set for World Seniors Darts Championship participation

Friday, 14 May 2021 at 11:30

The final wildcard has been revealed for the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship with the legend that is, Paul Lim joining the field as one of the decorated eligible players.

Recently, the likes of Peter Manley, Roland Scholten, Robert Thornton, Kevin Painter, Terry Jenkins and Tony O'Shea have joined up.

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This after the initial World Champions such as Phil Taylor, Martin Adams, John Lowe, Richie Burnett and John Part were revealed.

Now the field has been bolstered by 'The Singapore Slinger' who at the age of 67 is still competing in the PDC World Championship and World Cup of Darts with a 25th effort in the former this past Christmas.

He is also well known for being the first player to hit a nine-dart finish at the World Championship nearly 32 years ago.

The two remaining spots will be made available during a qualification tournament in November 2021. More information about this tournament is not yet known. The first edition of the World Senior Championships will be played in early 2022. An exact date is not confirmed yet.

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Confirmed field for the World Seniors Darts Championship

Phil Taylor

Martin Adams

Ted Hankey

Keith Deller

Bob Anderson

John Lowe

Andy Fordham

John Walton

Wayne Warren

John Part

Richie Burnett

Dennis Priestley

Tony David

Les Wallace

Trina Gulliver

Tony O'Shea

Kevin Painter

Terry Jenkins

Peter Manley

Robert Thornton

Roland Scholten

Paul Lim

Ambassadors

Francis Hoenselaar

Bobby George

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