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Darts: Isle of Man in Hungary for 2024 World Masters

Ten Manx players taking on five-day event in Budapest

The Isle of Man darts teams will begin their 2024 WDF World Masters campaign in Hungary today.

Taking place from today until Sunday (9-13 October) at the BOK Gerevich Aladar National Sports Hall in Budapest - ten players will fly the Manx flag across the men's and ladies competitions over the next five days.

Four have been selected for the men's event in Aaron Bradley, Kevin Lane, Robbie Lawson and Robbie Nelson.

Meanwhile, a team of six will compete in the women's competitions consisting of Janet Bailey, Sarah Corkhill, Jess Corlett, Margaret Kelly, Nicola Libreri-Lane and and Sophie Moore.

Having previously taken a brief hiatus the WDF World Masters is the oldest darts tournament after the world championships.

It's hoped this year's event will attract over 1,000 participants from 70 countries worldwide with prize money of over €52,000.

Taking place during the same period at the same venue will be the WDF World Open (11-12 October) and WDF World Championship Qualifiers (12-13 October).

You can follow scores and updates from the tournament HERE.

Separately, it's the Isle of Man's second appearance at international competition in the space of just three weeks after they contested the WDF Europe Cup in Slovakia from 25-28 September.

 

 

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