Wales’ BetVictor World Cup of Darts Bid Receives Backing from Welsh Government
Wales’ bid to win a third BetVictor World Cup of Darts title has received high-profile support from the Welsh Government, according to a report from PDC.tv. The Welsh pairing of Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton, who previously took glory in the annual Pairs event in 2020 and 2023, will enter the event in Frankfurt this weekend as one of the four seeded nations.
The duo’s title challenge has been backed by two members of the Senedd Cymru, Jack Sargeant and James Evans, who met Clayton at Monday’s Darts on Your Doorstep event in Aberfan. Sargeant, the MS for Alyn & Deeside and Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, expressed his support for the Welsh pair, stating: "The game of darts is strong in Cymru and we wish them all the best. We’ll be looking out for Jonny and Gerwyn. I think they’ve got a great chance – who better to represent Wales!" as quoted by PDC.tv.
Wales will face stiff competition in their bid to win the title, with hotly-tipped England – represented by world number one Luke Humphries and World Champion Luke Littler – and two-time winners Scotland, who see Peter Wright and Gary Anderson team up again. However, Evans, the MS for Brecon & Radnorshire, remains optimistic about the Welsh pair’s chances, saying: "I will be screaming for Jonny and Gezzy – hopefully they do us really proud. It’s going to be a really good competition, because the standard across the PDC now is absolutely phenomenal. The English pair are going to take some toppling but I think Jonny and Gezzy are going to show them!" according to PDC.tv.
The support from the Welsh Government is a significant boost to Price and Clayton’s title bid, and demonstrates the high level of interest and investment in the sport in Wales. As noted by PDC.tv, the Welsh pair have a strong record in the competition, having won the title twice in the past.
The BetVictor World Cup of Darts is one of the most prestigious events in the PDC calendar, and features teams from around the world competing for the coveted title. This year’s event promises to be an exciting and closely contested competition, with a number of strong teams vying for the prize. According to PDC.tv, Wales’ bid to win the title will be closely watched by fans and supporters across the country.
In related news, the PDC has reported a surge in interest in the sport, with a number of high-profile events and tournaments taking place throughout the year. The organisation has also announced plans to expand its reach and investment in the sport, with a view to growing its global audience and increasing participation in darts.
The Welsh Government’s backing of Price and Clayton’s bid is just the latest example of the country’s commitment to supporting its athletes and promoting the sport of darts. As Sargeant noted, "The game of darts is strong in Cymru and we wish them all the best," highlighting the high level of support and enthusiasm for the sport in Wales, as reported by PDC.tv.
The BetVictor World Cup of Darts gets underway this weekend, with Wales facing a tough challenge in their bid to win the title. However, with the support of the Welsh Government and their own impressive form, Price and Clayton will be confident of making a strong challenge and bringing the title back to Wales, according to PDC.tv.
The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and streamed online via the PDC website, with fans able to follow all the action and updates from across the tournament. Further information and details about the competition can be found on the PDC website, the source of this article, PDC.tv.
