PDC star seems to punch opponent after dropping darts match in chaotic scenes
A darts participant is beneath investigation after showing to punch his opponent following a defeat.
Adam Smith-Neale, 30, was collaborating within the Nuneaton Darts Open over the weekend when the incident occurred. Just seconds after the profitable double was thrown, Smith-Neale was filmed showing to throw a punch which made contact along with his opponent, knocking him backwards.
It’s unclear what provoked the assault however the incident enraged among the spectators, one in every of whom confronted Smith-Neale, who holds a PDC tour card, in retaliation and shoved him within the chest.
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On Monday afternoon, the PDC launched an announcement saying they had been investigating the incident. It learn: “The PDC are aware of a video from a non-affiliated event, featuring a Tour Card Holder, which is circulating on social media. The Darts Regulation Authority have been made aware and are investigating this appropriately.”
The occasion seems to have taken place on the Lucky Break – Bentley Road Pool and Sports Bar.
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Coventry-born Smith-Neale received again his PDC tour card in 2023 and as such has been in a position to compete on the highest degree for 2 success seasons. He additionally received a tour card again in 2011 aged simply 17, however misplaced it on the finish of 2012.
Ranked No. 82 on the planet, Smith-Neale was not too long ago crushed by Patrick Geeraets within the first spherical of the UK Open. In February, he misplaced to Raymond van Barneveld within the Players Championship.
He has not but certified for the PDC World Darts Championship, though he did beforehand play within the BDO equal. Smith-Neale misplaced 3-0 within the preliminary spherical in 2019 after which 3-0 once more within the first spherical the next 12 months to Paul Hogan.
The Nuneaton-born star has skilled success on the large stage earlier than, profitable the BDO World Masters in 2018. On that event he overcame a number of family names, together with Glen Durrant and and Jim Williams, to raise the trophy.
