Unbelievable:PDC President Barry Hearn have Made a shocking stance regarding World championship debate in Saudi Arabia..

When PDC President Barry Hearn hinted that the World Darts Championship might eventually relocate to Saudi Arabia, the darts community was thrown into a frenzy.

After learning of Hearn’s plans, former major winner Paul Nicholson comprehends the lack of comprehension in the darts community.

“It’s caused similar outcry to when he repeatedly claimed the future of snooker’s World Championship could also lie in the lucrative Middle East

nation rather than its spiritual home of the Crucible – and so it should,” Nicholson wrote in his column for Sporting Life.

First off, is Barry correct when he says that Ally Pally finds the event too big? It’s not, in my opinion. That seems about right to me.

Tens of thousands of tickets could be sold for the final, but what about the other sessions? We must exercise realism.

As for Saudi Arabia potentially hosting the tournament in the future – think about the difference in atmosphere compared to Ally Pally. The crowd’s

reaction to the action is what makes darts, especially the World Championship, so special. You simply can’t move the most important tournament to a place where fans aren’t

as passionately invested and can’t create a memorable atmosphere. Additionally, while Alexandra Palace is in the UK, many attendees travel from abroad to be there.

It’s like a pilgrimage for fans worldwide, making it a destination tournament.

Still, Nicholson wouldn’t mind hosting a tournament in Saudi Arabia. “If you want to stage a major in another country, don’t

move those historically tied to certain venues like the World Championship or World Matchplay. As for Saudi Arabia, I

have no issues with them hosting a World Series event in the future and investing money into the sport. But not the World Championship.”

“The Championship had to move from its original ‘spiritual home’ at the Circus Tavern years ago because the venue was too small and the sport was rapidly growing,

but it would be terrible if it ended up somewhere with empty seats and a lackluster atmosphere just for more money.”

Darts players have grown up dreaming of playing at Ally Pally, so moving the tournament to a place like Saudi Arabia just doesn’t work for me,” Nicholson said.

 

“To put it into perspective, when Gerwyn Price won the world title in 2021, there were no fans due to Covid. It was a great moment for him, but even he’ll admit

that something huge was missing: the fans and the atmosphere. Every player dreams of that crowning moment in front of thousands of fans. The money comes second.”

“If someone had offered me £500,000 or the title of world champion, I’d have

chosen world champion in a heartbeat. Plus, I’d want to win it at Alexandra Palace in front of all those people, just like the legends of our sport have.”

“If you’re good enough to reach the latter stages of the biggest events, the money doesn’t actually matter that much. You

just want to lift that trophy. The money is a bonus because you’re already earning enough to be comfortable.”

Nicholson believes most players feel the same way. “Imagine offering all 128 Tour

Card holders this choice: win the World Championship at Ally Pally and get £500,000, or win in Saudi Arabia and get £1,000,000.

I’d be astonished if less than 80% chose the first option. Some might be more money-driven and not care about the venue as long as they become world champion and get the extra cash.”

“But darts players value playing at the palace at Christmas time and the whole atmosphere around it. It’s not just about the money. Players are eager to travel the world just for the chance to play there at Christmas.

Do you really think Luke Littler and Luke Humphries were talking about the prize money for a game of darts? Absolutely not. They were thinking about the trophy and the story.”

“If you told them the loser would get the most money, they’d still play to win for the title and the trophy. The title and

what it represents lasts forever. The money doesn’t. The best players should always have enough of that.”

“Even if the prize money was reduced to £100,000 for the winner, it wouldn’t cause players to retire! So let’s stop

constantly chasing money and remember the real reasons we love our sport – whether as players or fans.”

 

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