The draw for the PDC World Darts Championship was missing the name of Prakash Jiwa, the winner of the qualifying tournament for darters from India. 'The Apache' recently appeared in the news for possible involvement in a match-fixing case.
Jiwa is suspected of this during matches in the MODUS Super Series. For this, Jiwa was suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) disciplinary committee, but Jiwa could appeal that decision.
It is not known whether the Indian actually did so and whether that appeal was subsequently denied. However, it was clear that Jiwa was no longer welcome at the World Darts Championship. His spot will be taken by Bhaval Patel. He lost to Jiwa in the final of the qualifying tournament.
🇮🇳Bhaval Patel will making his debut at the 2024 PDC World Championship! Patel will replace Prakash Jiwa, after his suspension from DRA-sanctioned events. Patel lost the final of the Indian Qualifier 6-1 to Jiwa! Check below his tournament average! Bhaval Patel - 71,91
