Nitin Kumar has made history as the first Indian player to secure a victory at the World Championship.

The 40-year-old delivered an electrifying performance in a thrilling match.

Darts player Haruki Muramatsu celebrating at the 2025/26 World Darts Championship.Nitin Kumar has made history as the first Indian player to secure a victory at the World Darts Championship. Darts player Harith Lim with his arms outstretched during the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship.Kumar believes his victory could motivate a billion new players from India.

Kumar believes his win could inspire a BILLION new players from the continent.

The star stated, “I’ve been playing for 30 years, and my dream has always been to become a world champion.”

“My blood pressure is high; I’m at risk of a heart attack. But I love it.”

“This victory can open the floodgates for a billion players.”

“In eight to ten years, we could see eight of them in the top rankings in the world, walking out to music.”

“Don’t blame me; it’s going to happen!”

Kumar received a great deal of support from the Alexandra Palace audience, despite not being among the top players like Luke Humphries.

The Royal Bengal remarked when asked about the atmosphere at Ally Pally: “It’s quite unusual.”

“I’m not accustomed to that level of support; it caught me off guard last year.”

“I aimed to take advantage of it this time.”

“But it’s fantastic to have the crowd cheering for you.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nitin Kumar?

Nitin Kumar is a darts player who recently became the first Indian to win a game at the World Darts Championship.

What did Nitin Kumar say about his victory?

Kumar expressed that his victory could inspire a billion new players from India and emphasized his dream of becoming a world champion.

How did the crowd react to Nitin Kumar's performance?

The crowd at Alexandra Palace showed significant support for Kumar, which he found unusual but welcomed during his performance.