Darts was a male-dominated sport for a long time, and even the Queen Mother, who played a game of darts in 1937, couldn't directly change that. Even though the Queen was featured in every newspaper after that special day in December 1937, the crowds were huge, but the war two years later quickly put an end to this class divide.
In the following article you will find out how women now play an important role in darts .
The history of women's darts
The history of female darts players is a very interesting one. Although the war put a stop to darts becoming established among women, this great sport didn't completely disappear from the minds of women.
As early as 1958, the National Darts Association of Great Britain held its first Women's Doubles Championship , demonstrating that there were numerous female darts professionals. However, female darts players were n't taken quite as seriously at first.
It wasn't until the 1970s that women in darts were no longer ridiculed, and in 1973, women's darts was recognized . In addition, the rules for participation were adjusted, and the first singles competition at the British Open in 1979 was won by Englishwoman Judy Campbell.
Why do so few women play darts?
There can be many reasons for this. Some can be cultural, social , and economic , as well as personal . Even though we live in the 21st century, gender roles are still distributed accordingly.
There are sports that are traditionally associated with men . Among them, football and darts are also part of the mix. Unfortunately, women and darts are still frowned upon , and although women have already made a name for themselves in darts, they are still ridiculed.
Furthermore, there are still not enough role models to motivate women to join a women's darts team or club. Women often don't receive support from their families, as darts is still considered a male sport. Another problem is the access restrictions that still exist in clubs and associations .
In addition, women still receive less financial support than men, and unfortunately, support for women still leaves much to be desired. However, the biggest obstacle is often a lack of time , as women have professional responsibilities in addition to housework and childcare , leaving them with too little time for hobbies.
Which women will play in the 2024 Darts World Cup?
Unfortunately, only two female darts players will be competing at the 2024 Darts World Championship: Fallon Sherrock and Mikuru Suzuki .
Sherrock has already participated in four World Championships, making her a veteran. Suzuki is only participating for the second time. There was even a third darts player, Beau Greaves , who unfortunately withdrew from the competition.
The reason for her withdrawal is the PDC and PDC Europe regulations . Greaves is only allowed to participate in the World Championship at Ally Pally if she had declined to participate in a WDF event.
However, Greaves won her first WDF Darts World Championship title last year and wants to defend it, which is why she had to cancel the World Championship at Ally Pally.
Who is the best German female darts player?
The current best German darts player is Irina Armstrong , who was born as Irina Loginowa in Russia in 1970. She has been competing for Germany in international tournaments since 2012 and is currently ranked number one among the best German darts players.
Armstrong, also known by her darts nickname Ice Baby, shows that women can also play darts. Following her are Julia Siek and Lena Zollikofer.
Who was the first woman to compete in a Darts World Cup?
Female darts professionals are still rare . Nevertheless, there Fallon Sherrock managed to defeat Englishman Ted Evetts 3-2 in 2019.
With this victory, Sherrock became the first woman to win a world championship title . She also leads the PDC Order of Merit , ahead of Mikuru Suzuki, Noa-Lynn van Leuven, and Beau Greaves. Unfortunately, there are no German female darts players on the list.
Are there special darts for women?
Of course, there are special darts for women . Especially since Sherrock, Suzuki, and Greaves have become so successful, female darts players have role models and are increasingly turning to darts .
The female darts professionals have also brought darts onto the market that are loved by female darts players .
Recommendation: If you also want these stylish darts for your game , you can of course also find the special darts for women in our shop.
Keep in mind, however, that it always depends on your individual needs , and you should pay attention to the right size, thickness , and weight . In our shop, you'll find a wide variety of darts , including special darts for female dart players, so you're guaranteed the perfect throw .
Conclusion
As you can see, there aren't many female darts professionals yet. Unfortunately, this is hampered by so many factors that shouldn't really play a role in the 21st century.
If you like darts, then it's time to make it your hobby, no matter what your family and friends say. And if you don't have a club near you, just start one yourself . We're convinced there are plenty of darts ladies out there who would be happy to have a club near them .
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