The coronavirus pandemic has changed society in a way like never before. Many of the jobs we thought could only be done from an office building before, can now be done at home.
The same goes for professional darting in Europe.
Prior to the virus, fans would pack out venues, and watchmen flick darts.
However, now the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Will now take place from the comforts of the players living room, beginning this weekend.
The PDC tour starts this weekend, and for 32 consecutive nights, players will play the sport they love, via the internet from their living rooms or wherever in their house they want to set up to compete virtually.
However, fans may be disappointed to find out that two plays have had to withdraw from the series already, due to poor WiFi connectivity issues.
Two-time world champion Gary Anderson told The Sun in an interview that he was all for it, but his WiFi in his southwestern England home isn’t strong enough.
“I was up for it but when we did tests of my WiFi, it’s just not reliable enough,” Anderson said. “It doesn’t surprise me. I struggle to pay bills online in my house, it’s really frustrating.”
Anderson even posted a picture online to show proof of his signal being weak.
Then there’s Daryl Gurney, who is the No. 6 player in the world revealed that he can’t promise his house will be quiet enough to participate and follow the rules set forth by the PDC.
“My dartboard is on the back of my bedroom door,” Gurney said in a statement to the BBC. “I stand in the hall at the top of the stairs, and I have one foot in the bathroom and one in the hall so if someone needs to go to the bathroom I can’t throw. There is definitely nothing fancy about it.”
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