Why Is There A Separate Darts Competition For Men And Women?

[dave50]

Noticed this on the competition being televised at the moment. I was wondering why it is considering it really is just a game of skill with physical strength not being an advantage.

[sunny-dave]

Women just can't drink that much ...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgap_CzceBM

[Canary42]

Because the "macho" men who play competitive darts are afraid of being shown up by being beaten by a woman.

P.S. I used to play for a village woman's team when they couldn't make a full team. No problem.

[CheekyChops]

Not only are there two different competitions, the winner of the men's championship gets £100,000 and the women's champion only gets £12,000. How is that fair?

As you say, its only skill and not physical strength so I don't think there should be such a difference.

[aelmpvw]

the same could be said for snooker ... it would certainly create added interest

[RATTER15]

Same applies to snooker. Why?

[aelmpvw]

because it's a game of skill requiring little strength?

[horseshoes]

Our area's big darts comp, open to all, was won by a lady!

[Bazile]

Are there many women , who are good enough to compete with the men at the top , in terms of scoring ?

I watched some of the women's mathes and the scoring does seem to be 'low' in the games - i.e. it takes longer to check out .

If i'm needed urgently , you might find me in the cupboard , under the stairs .

[Stephen_G]

This lady

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anastasia_Dobromyslova

has competed against the men in 2008 and 2009 (At the PDC World Championships)

[boxtops]

The hoche is nearer the board for women, too.

[pixie373]

I think the ladies just like to give men a chance to win, on occasion.