Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Face to Face with the Ally Pally Wasp
  3. A Historic Moment
  4. Fan Reactions
  5. Conclusion

DAVID MUNYUA encountered the Ally Pally Wasp – quite literally.

The Kenyan is accustomed to being close to animals in his professional life.

A wasp on David Munyua's face at the World Darts Championship.The Ally Pally Wasp lands on David Munyua’s face during his first-round matchCredit: X @OfficialPDC David Munyua celebrates his victory over Mike De Decker at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.David Munyua celebrates after defeating Mike De Decker in a five-set thrillerCredit: PA

However, being on such a grand stage can present unexpected distractions.

He is the first individual from his country to compete on the biggest platform in the sport, and he has quickly become everyone’s ‘favorite player’ as he etched his name into the history books.

His significant moment on stage was filled with drama.

In just five minutes, he won a set, energized the crowd with two 180s, and experienced TWO scoring miscounts.

The infamous wasp also chose to land beneath his eye.

But the excitement didn’t end there; he astonishingly lost a leg after throwing 17, T14, D16 on a score of 99.

He hit the double – but it was the incorrect number, as he needed double 20!

The remarkable performance continued as the Kenyan displayed nerves of steel to defeat Mike De Decker after being two legs down.

Alexandra Palace erupted with joy as he celebrated by bouncing around the stage.

One fan exclaimed: “David Munyua, you are an icon, sir.”

Another commented: “David Munyua is a true man of the people.”

A further user stated: “David Munyua: the most captivating figure in world sport.”

This victory guarantees fans will enjoy at least one more appearance from Munyua as he successfully advances to the second round of the tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is David Munyua?

David Munyua is a Kenyan darts player who made history by being the first player from his country to compete at the World Darts Championship.

What happened with the wasp during his match?

During his first-round match, a wasp landed on David Munyua's face, creating an unexpected distraction.

How did David Munyua perform in his match?

Munyua performed remarkably, winning against Mike De Decker despite facing challenges, including scoring miscounts.