Darts: confusion about legend van Barneveld

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Darts legend Raymond van Barneveld will participate in the World Seniors Champion of Champions 2025. His participation is causing surprise and a novelty.

Great surprise about Raymond van Barneveld! On Tuesday evening, it was announced that the Dutch darts legend will participate in the “Champion of Champions 2025” event.

With this, the 58-year-old has created a novelty. The tournament is organized by World Seniors Darts. In the past, the PDC refused participation of players with a tour card in events of competing associations that are broadcast on TV.

Raymond van Barneveld takes part in the World Seniors Champion of Champions

Raymond van Barneveld takes part in the World Seniors Champion of Champions

Organization confirms Van Barneveld’s participation

For this reason, there is great confusion as to whether van Barneveld will cross this border. Has the PDC ​​granted him special permission or is there more behind this surprising participation?

The organizing organization stated: “World Seniors Darts can confirm that Raymond van Barneveld has accepted the last wildcard for the Champion of Champions 2025.”

Darts legend full of anticipation

It continued: “The five-time world champion will be part of the twelve-man field at the MODUS Live Lounge in Portsmouth on Sunday, June 29.”

Van Barneveld also commented on the announcement: “I’m looking forward to playing in this tournament.” He said that darts has always loved great characters and World Seniors Darts would bring them back to the stage.

High-caliber field of participants

“They have a loyal audience, and the popularity of the seniors seems to be growing,” the Dutchman can hardly wait to meet old faces of the sport again.

The 58-year-old will be the only player in the tournament who is represented on the PDC tour. Nevertheless, he will not take it lightly. “I will pay my full respect to all players involved and prepare hard for this tournament.”

Van Barneveld referred to players such as Simon Whitlock, Steve Beaton, John Henderson or Mervyn King, who have not been away from the tour for long.

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