Thursday, 24 March, 2005
Darts recognised by Sport England
Sport England has decided to officially recognise darts as a sporting activity.
The move will allow darts' governing bodies to take advantage of tax incentives given to recognised sports by the government.
The decision may lead to recognition from other sports councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
"Darts is a sport played by many thousands of people across the country," said Sport England chief executive Roger Draper.
"The presentation of darts as a pub game has helped popularise its cult appeal but the reality is that it is played in locations ranging from schools to village halls, social clubs and sports centres.
"By taking the lead in recognising the skills and social and community values associated with darts, we hope others will follow suit in the near future to complete its formal and official recognition as a sport."
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Lets not !!!!
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