BREAKING World Darts Championship star fails drug check and axed from Ally Pally
Darts star Dom Taylor has been kicked out of the World Championship after failing a drug test.
The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) announced on Friday that Taylor returned an adverse analytical finding in an in-competition test taken last Sunday.
Taylor, 27, was set to play Jonny Clayton in the second round on Saturday night, but the Welshman will now receive a bye into the third round.
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In a statement, the DRA said: “In line with its ongoing anti-doping procedures the PDC and DRA are conducting drug testing during the 2025-26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.
“On 19 December, the DRA was notified of an adverse analytical finding in respect of the player Dom Taylor resulting from a test conducted on 14 December.
“As a result of this and in line with relevant DRA processes, Dom Taylor has been suspended from participating in any DRA regulated events with immediate effect.
“This matter will now be the subject of a disciplinary process in line with the relevant DRA Anti-Doping Rules.
“The DRA will not be making any further comment pending the outcome of this confidential process.”
The world No.65 cruised past Swede Oskar Lukasiak 3-0 in the opening round last Sunday. Taylor was making his overdue debut at Ally Pally having missed the tournament last year after being suspended following a positive drug test.
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