Sunday 14 December 2025 23:39, UK
Nitin Kumar has become the first Indian player to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, defeating Richard Veenstra in the first round.
Kumar’s victory on Sunday night ended a long wait for an Indian winner at the iconic “Ally Pally” venue. The result sends him through to the second round of the tournament and marks a milestone for darts in India, where the sport has been growing in popularity.
The win was captured on video as Kumar sealed the match against Veenstra, drawing cheers from the crowd and attention from international media. The achievement is expected to raise Kumar’s profile and shine a spotlight on emerging talent from India in global darts competitions.
Kumar will now prepare for his next round at the World Championship, while Indian darts fans celebrated a historic breakthrough on one of the sport’s biggest stages.