Last weekend, the new WDF season started in New Zealand. The first tournaments were won by Haupai Puha and Kym Mitchell.
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Puha crowned himself winner of the men's tournament at the Canterbury Open. Puha was too strong for Craig Ross in the semi-final 4-0, while the experienced Warren Parry managed to eliminate his opponent Ben Robb 4-3. Puha then won the final 5-4.
Among the ladies, the final victory went to Mitchell. She beat Amanda Loch 4-0 in the semi-finals and then also beat Wendy Harper (4-2) in the final.
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