Charis’ Column

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Out of Darkness Cometh Light…

I am sure everybody reading this immediately will realize that Global Darts this year returned to Wolverhampton as this is the official motto of the town, not a religious one by the way – it has nothing to do with the Bible at all. …

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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It is November and time for the Grand Slam!

After a really astonishing and interesting European Championship with Ross Smith as the surprise winner (and the no longer surprisingly losing finalist, Michael Smith)  it is time for the next big PDC TV event – the Grand Slam of Darts …

Friday, September 30, 2022
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“Double In” in Leicester

“Double In” in Dublin was for many years the motto when October drew near and the City West Hotel just outside the city offered accomodation for players, officials and fans as well as being the host venue for the PDC World Grand Prix – a …

Sunday, July 24, 2022
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The Women’s World Matchplay

While the men’s event get’s closer to the end the women’s event is about to begin.

Only two men are still in the tournament – Gerwen Price and Michael van Gerwen.  Tonight, we will know who is the 2022 World Matchplay champion.  But first, we’ll …

Friday, July 15, 2022
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World Matchplay 2022 – The Favourites

Well, it’s summer, isn’t it?  Summer means high temperatures, sunshine, the sea and beach, seagulls, fish and chips, the Blackpool Tower and – at least for some people – THE WORLD MATCHPLAY. 

I started with the easier part of a tournament preview – …

Thursday, July 14, 2022
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World Matchplay 2022 – The Debutants

This year we will see at the World Matchplay four debutants. Three of them are already experienced players even though none of them so far could celebrate a major tournament win. One of the debutants – with 37 years of age the oldest …

Friday, March 4, 2022
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Snowdrops and crocuses – the UK Open

It is the beginning of March, snowdrops and crocuses are in full bloom, the sun is shining (from time to time) and the birds are singing – it is obvious: not only is spring coming, so is the UK Open!

Despite the …

Monday, January 3, 2022
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Meet the players – Wales

In Wales – which, of course, is part of the United Kingdom – some special Christmas and New Year’s traditions (the season ends on January 6th) can be found while others are slowly falling into oblivion.

In Wales one can find a colorful Christmas …

Friday, December 31, 2021
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Meet the players – Wales

For the PDC World Championship 2021/22 five players from Wales qualified: Jim Williams, Lewy Williams, Nick Kenny, Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton. Price is the reigning champion, Clayton the most successful player throughout 2021. The two are connected by friednship and rivalry on stage. …

Friday, December 24, 2021
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It’s that time of the year – Christmas in Greece!

The PDC World Championship is always played during the Christmas season. People from all over the world travel to London and visit Alexandra Palace.  Some of them will stand on stage, many will go into the city and enjoy …