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3 PINOYS EN ROUTE TO WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP

Updated Dec 16, 2022
 
 
For the first time, three (3) Filipino darters will step on the PDC World Darts Championship stage in Alexandra Palace, London.

After the triumphant Pinoy domination of the PDC Asian Qualifier in Fukuoka, Japan last September, Lourence Ilagan, Christian Perez, and Paolo Nebrida leave this morning, December 12, for their participation to the Cazoo World Darts Championship 2022/2023 in London from December 16, 2022 to January 3, 2023.

Ilagan of DOT-Gunner will make his seventh appearance at the Ally Pally, having been a qualifier and representative to the country in 2009, 2013, and from 2019 to 2021. He is scheduled to face off with Austria’s Rowby-John Rodriguez in the first round on December 16, 1900 GMT (December 17, 3AM Manila Time). Winner of the match moves on to Round 2 versus the world’s 15th Dart Player and two-time World Youth Champion, Dimitri Van den Bergh of Belgium on December 17, 2000 GMT (December 18, 4AM Manila Time).

Perez of Robson-Koronadal City will mark his fourth stint at the World Darts Championship stage after qualifying in 2010, 2012, and 2015. Ian will go against Simon Whitlock of Australia in the first round on December 17, 1100 GMT (December 17, 7PM Manila Time). Winner will move on to Round 2 on December 19, 1230GMT (December 19, 830PM Manila Time) and compete against PDC rank 17 player Joe de Sousa of Portugal.

Nebrida of Robson-Olongapo City makes his dream come true to once more step on the PDC international stage having competed at the World Youth Championship in 2018. Paolo will take on Danny Jansen of the Netherlands in the first round on December 19, 1230GMT (December 19, 830PM Manila Time). Winner will advance to Round 2 and will play against the PDC rank 18 player Krzysztof Ratajski of Poland on December 22, 1230GMT (December 22, 830PM Manila Time).

The Philippines is yet to achieve a top finish at the World Darts Championship, having only reached as far as the second round. With three of the country’s top players in the competition, the nation hopes to move far ahead into the World Darts Championship stage.

The National Darts Federation of the Philippines calls on the Filipino darting community to extend their well wishes and prayers for the safety and victory of Lourence Ilagan, Christian Perez, and Paolo Nebrida.
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