Lets play darts - at the Olympics...

Yet darts was recognised as a sport by the UK Sports Council two years ago. The days of players downing booze on stage are long gone.

The governing body has introduced anti-doping measures, and members of the International Olympic Committee have visited the Lakeside.

Research indicates almost a third of all youngsters in the UK either play darts or are interested in it.

And when Adams wore a pedometer during practice and matchplay at the 2005 tournament, he clocked up 25 kilometres (15.5miles).

In the 21st century, darts is more relevant to many ordinary people than a host of Olympic sports – fencing and synchronised swimming spring to mind.

And while the disciplines for the 2012 Olympics are already decided, it could still be made an invitational or exhibition sport. BBC - 606 - Let's play darts - at the Olympics

Nodor: Let's play darts - at the Olympics...

Let's play darts - at the Olympics... It seems that the debate has hotted up about the inclusion of darts at the Olympics.