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The 2024/5 Darts World Championship is currently underway at Alexandra Palace in North London. Darts phenom Luke Littler is seeking to redeem himself after falling to Luke Humphries in an All Luke Final but it was Christian Kist who stole the show (2 days ago) to get Alexandra Palace roaring with a 9-darter.
Christian Kist’s 9-darter was the first (hopefully, of many to come) at the 2024/5 Darts World Championship and the crowd went wild. It’s seeing moments like this that have me seething with jealous that Darts has never been able to gain a foothold in America like it has across the pond.
First 9-Darter Of 2024/5 Darts World Championships
🚨 KIST HITS A NINE-DARTER! 🚨
Christian Kist hits a nine-darter! 👏
Incredible scenes at Ally Pally! 🤯
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— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 18, 2024
As incredible as it is watching the crowd reaction, it’s not all about the 9 darts at Alexandra Palace. The atmosphere is unmatched with everyone on cloud nine just to be there. Ed Sheeran showed up to watch the action and took photos with fans in the crowd.
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Nitin Kumar wins his first set ever here as the crowd goes wild for him:
HISTORY FOR KUMAR!
What a moment for Nitin Kumar, who wins his first set on the World Championship stage to draw first blood against Martin Lukeman!
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— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 19, 2024
The finals will be held on Friday, January 3rd. If you haven’t had a chance to tune into The Darts yet, don’t fret. You still have plenty of time to catch a 9-darter at the Darts World Championship. There are 7 matchups today as one was scratched due to medical reasons. Check out PDC TV for the action.