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foley87

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ive played many sports in my life, im an 11 handicapper at golf but in my opinion and i know some will say it aint a sport BUT to do what these guys can do is simply outstanding

for those that have missed it barny won his quarter final tonight, with a 9darter thrown inbetween

now tell me this aint a sport
just look at how mental the crowd go

<a class="postlink" href="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NpvDImtpbtU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NpvDImtpbtU</a>

absolutely brillaint stuff
 
stony said:
If Darts is a sport, then so is shove ha'penny.
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Don't think Halfpenny on this board will be too happy about getting shoved!!!!
 
jimharri said:
Agree with BB here (for a change!). It's a pastime when you go down the pub, it's not a sport.
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The same could be said for Archery,and that is called a sport.
What you and i play at home is a pastime.
What the pro`s produce under the spotlight
could not be further from this.
Try getting 90+for 3 darts over 5 sets
 
Garrinchas---Dog said:
jimharri said:
Agree with BB here (for a change!). It's a pastime when you go down the pub, it's not a sport.
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The same could be said for Archery,and that is called a sport.
What you and i play at home is a pastime.
What the pro`s produce under the spotlight
could not be further from this.
Try getting 90+for 3 darts over 5 sets
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You're entitled to your opinion, just as I'm entitled to mine. We're not going to agree, so there's no point us slagging each other off. We'll agree to differ. O.K?
 
It's BECOME a sport because big money and huge publicity is now involved ..... whereas in a pub you'd play for fun on most occasions ....... and where money is involved , there's usually fierce 'professional' competiton ...... so they now label it a sport.

It's also become big business that's now screened on tv , whereas once upon a time you'd have no chance of watchin' darts on the telly ....... in reality it's a pastime , a hobby , a bit like fishing which i've also seen labelled a 'sport' at times .

By labelling darts a 'sport' .... they know they'll attract a viewing audience from masses who probably wouldn't normally play or watch the game otherwise , as i myself do with golf , in addition to the usual dedicated darts fans ....... it's all in the head really.

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Definition of the word 'sport' ........


1.
a. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.
b. A particular form of this activity.
2. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.
3. An active pastime; recreation.
 
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