Tributes roll in after sudden passing of Momo Zhou at 31

Yesterday saw the sad news released that Chinese trailblazer Momo Zhou who became the second woman to play at the World Cup of Darts and the first for China passed away suddenly at the age of 31.

Confirmed by her sponsors Target, tributes soon rolled in from players sharing their shock and sadness at the news.

"We send our condolences to Momo's friends and family at this difficult time," said PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter.

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"Momo was a popular figure on the circuit and made promising progress in her career, creating a legacy by becoming the first woman to represent China on the big stage."

Paul Nicholson, Kim Huybrechts, Laura Turner, Deta Hedman were among those to share tributes on Twitter.

Paul Nicholson

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The news about Zhou Momo is utterly unbelievable. So damn tragic, and at the age of 31.

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lorraine winstanley

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Such sad news. My thoughts are with your loved ones 💕RIP

Target Darts

@TargetDarts

We are sad to announce the passing of Momo Zhou (31) a loved member of the #TeamTarget family based in China. We would like to thank you all for her support over the years and our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.

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Kim-Dana Huybrechts

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Unbelievable, at the world cup of darts she wanted my shirt cause I was one of her favourite players.. now at the age of 31 she’s a 💫 in heaven.. have to say i’m not feeling well reading this news 😔 RIP Momo Zhou ❤️

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Laura Turner

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Just heard the sad news that Momo Zhou has passed away. My thoughts are with her friends and family 💔

PDC Darts

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The PDC is saddened to learn that Momo Zhou has passed away, aged 31. Zhou made sporting history in June 2018, becoming the first woman to represent China in a televised PDC event at the World Cup of Darts. pdc.tv/news/2023/02/0…

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Deta Hedman

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So very sad that this young lady has passed away at just 31 years old , was great watching her play PDC world cup , R.I.P Moo Chou aka Zhou Momo fb.watch/ir5AyzsLMA/

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