Is BDO darts finished?

Is BDO darts finished?

Irregularities at the 2019 World Masters led to the BDO being demoted to associate member status by the World Darts Federation. Financial issues led to prizemoney for the 2020 World Championship being greatly reduced. The BDO subsequently went into liquidation in September 2020.

What are the 2 darts Organisations?

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and the British Darts Organisation (BDO) are two darts organizations.

Is there a 2021 BDO World Darts Championship?

In September 2020, the BDO went into liquidation and the 2021 was officially scrapped. Last year was the first without a BDO World Darts Championship since 1978.

Is the PDC part of the WDF?

The World Darts Federation (WDF) is a sport governing body and (along with the PDC) a tournament organiser for the game of darts.

What TV channel is the BDO darts on?

January – Eurosport is the exclusive broadcaster of the 2019 BDO World Darts Championship.

What does BDO stand for in darts?

Logo of the British Darts Organisation The British Darts Organisation (BDO) was a darts organisation founded on 7 January 1973 by Olly Croft. Made up of 66 member counties, it oversaw professional, semi-professional and amateur darts competitions in Britain. The BDO was a founder member of the World Darts Federation in 1976.

What is the British Darts Organisation?

The British Darts Organisation (BDO) is a darts organisation founded on 7 January 1973 by Olly Croft. The BDO is a founder member of the World Darts Federation which was formed in 1976. The BDO is made up of 66 member counties in Britain and organises tournaments for professionals and amateurs.

Why did the World Darts Federation stop recognising BDO tournaments?

On December 1, 2019 the World Darts Federation stopped with the recognization of BDO tournaments. The biggest reason for this decision were the problems in the 2019 World Masters.

What is the history of the BDO?

The BDO hosts the first BDO World Professional Darts Championship, which was also better known as Lakeside or later The Embassy. Nineteen players, all of which World Champions were still active, decided to start an own federation, the World Darts Council (WDC). This later became the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).