Table of Contents
- Announcement About Darts
- Turki Al-Sheikh's Involvement
- Future Prospects
- Concerns About Changes
- Conclusion
BARRY HEARN has hinted that a significant announcement regarding the future of darts will be made “very soon.”
The PDC president disclosed in his series that a Saudi Arabian politician is eager to get involved in the sport .
Barry Hearn has teased an update on the future of darts in Saudi Arabia.
Turki Al-Sheikh is eager to get involved with darts.
Al-Sheikh, 44, has already made a significant impact globally and invested in various ventures.
It was reported that he was in discussions with both Barry and others about acquiring a stake in Matchroom Sport.
Hearn Sr has now acknowledged that news about the ‘ future will be revealed soon.
He told Sky Sports : “If you can’t drink in a country where we must respect their traditions and laws, then we don’t drink. Or we don’t go.
“And if you don’t want to go, don’t go. But by the way, stay tuned.
“Very soon, you’ll hear something about Saudi, and people will wonder, oh my god, where is this? Where is this journey going to end?
“And the beautiful answer is, I have no idea. But I know it’s going to be a long journey ahead.
, 77, did express initial concerns about Saudi's involvement in the sport.
However, he has insisted that Al-Sheikh has been able to enhance the publicity of sports with his influence.
This suggests that there may be a new darts tournament with a twist, such as a modification to the iconic board.
An example of this could be introduced once a player achieves a 147.
He added: And you know what, for the purists out there, I almost considered myself one when I first heard about the golden ball from Turki; I was shaking.
“Oh no, no. Don’t start altering it. It’s generated more publicity than the rest of the tournament combined.
“And all the attention is on the re-ad season, the goals, and the ball’s name.
“He’s a clever man. And sometimes we limit ourselves due to our lack of imagination.
“You can bet your bottom dollar that if and when we do something in Saudi, there will be some exciting twists.
“I have no idea what he’s going to propose. But I do know what I’m going to say: Yes, thank you.
“It’s a clean slate. You know, as you rightly point out, we won’t be restricted.
“Of course, we want to ensure that it’s credible. If it’s part of a series, for instance, it has to be credible.
“But we won’t be restricted by, you know, we can’t do that because there’s no reason to limit our options.
“And you must accept this: it will all be financially motivated.
“The one thing about Turki Al-Sheikh, his excellency, is that he doesn’t walk away.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the upcoming announcement about darts?
Barry Hearn has hinted that an important announcement regarding the future of darts will be made soon, involving potential investments and changes in the sport.
Who is Turki Al-Sheikh?
Turki Al-Sheikh is the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia and is interested in investing in the sport of darts.
Will there be changes to the game of darts?
Yes, there could potentially be new tournaments and modifications to the traditional format of darts.
