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First junior darts competition held at The Angel Inn in South Witham deemed a success




A junior darts competition has been deemed a success.

The competition was held at The Angel Inn pub in South Witham on Saturday (February 1).

The tournament, which was the first of its kind at the pub, saw children from 11 to 16 years old compete against each other.

Some potential darts stars of the future at The Angel Inn in South Witham.
Some potential darts stars of the future at The Angel Inn in South Witham.
The Angel Inn, in South Witham, hosted its first junior darts competition.
The Angel Inn, in South Witham, hosted its first junior darts competition.

Organiser Josh Rigby said: “We had a far better turnout than expected.

“The sportsmanship was incredible. It was very supportive and fun.

The Angel Inn, in South Witham, hosted its first junior darts competition.
The Angel Inn, in South Witham, hosted its first junior darts competition.
Some of the youngsters playing darts
Some of the youngsters playing darts

“It is incredible to think that there is so much talent already when most have been playing for a month.

“The winner was Joe Silva, who went on to make his way quite far into the open tournament

“One child, Max Moore aged 12, turned up too late for the child’s event, so he joined the open with his dad.

Some of the youngsters playing darts
Some of the youngsters playing darts
Some of the youngsters who took part.
Some of the youngsters who took part.

“He got all the way to the semi-final, he was absolutely brilliant.”

Interest in the pub sport has grown since 18-year-old Luke Littler won the PDC World Darts Championship in January.

Josh wanted to hold this tournament to get more young people into the sport.

Organiser Josh Rigby hopes to hold more tournaments in the future.
Organiser Josh Rigby hopes to hold more tournaments in the future.
Some of the youngsters playing darts
Some of the youngsters playing darts

He has been asked if more junior tournaments will be held, as well as one for women.

“The answer is an absolute yes!”, added Josh.

More people than expected turned out to the event.
More people than expected turned out to the event.
Some of the youngsters playing darts
Some of the youngsters playing darts
Some of the youngsters playing darts
Some of the youngsters playing darts

More dates on upcoming tournaments will be posted on The Angel Inn Facebook page.



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