Team Blitz India
Big time darts makes its mark in Kolkata when the India qualifiers of the PDC World Championships would be conducted in the City of Joy, beginning October 27. The two-day event, to be held at the prestigious Tollygunge Club, will see leading stars of darts battling it out for top honours. The winner will get a direct entry to represent India in the biggest event of the sport – the World Darts Championships 2025 – which will be held at the prestigious Alexandra Palace in London, a few weeks from now, in December.
A major highlight of the India qualifier will be the presence of Englishman Russ Bray, the global ambassador of the sport. “The presence of Russ Bray will give a big shot in the arm for darts in the country. Without doubt, he will be a big draw,” said Devesh Srivastava, President of the Indian Darts Council, which is hosting the mega event.
Top-ranking players
The highest-ranked darts player in India is Nitin Kumar, who hails from Coimbatore. Nitin won the Asian Tour in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in 2024 and is ranked 12th in the Asian Tour Order of Merit. Based in Dubai, Nitin travels extensively to participate in the darts tournaments across the world.
In the women’s category, Mahi Bosmia stands out as the top Indian player on the international circuit, having defeated former Ladies World Champion Anastasia Dobrymoslova of Russia at the PDC Women’s Series in Leicester, UK. She also made history as the first Indian woman to win the PDC Asian Championship Indian Qualifier this year.
