Darts, a sport of precision and skill, has grown from its humble beginnings in English pubs in the late 1970s to become a professional sport with championships worldwide. With over 75 operating federations globally, the sport attracts millions of viewers for tournaments and has a high level of participation, darts has extended its reach into Africa, the Arab world, and Egypt. The first official darts federation in the Arab region and Egypt, the Egyptian Darts Federation (EDF), was established in 2014. It became a member of the World Darts Federation (WDF) in 2016 and the official declaration for the federation was in 2017. The federation operates as a private sports federation and ranks as the fourth darts federation in Africa, following Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa. In 2019, Egypt, which ranks alongside Eastern European countries in the WDF standings, made its international debut at the WDF World Cup in Romania, marking a key moment in its global involvement. This year, the EDF organized the first African Cup, the second Arab Championship, and the third Egypt Open Dart Championship, a key annual event in the sport, in El Salam City, Sharm…
Egypt Organizes Darts Tournaments Preparing for 2027 World Championship
November 23, 2024
By Nadine Tag
Journalist
