Women and Darts

[Basil Fawlty]

Now the Women World Darts Champion has jumped ship to PDC, do you think it is right or wrong that she will now play against the likes of Phil Taylor, Raymond Van Barneveld. IMO I think it will be a good success for the PDC aswell as the experience she will gain playing in the biggest Darts tournaments in the world.

 

[RM-Taylor]

Shouldn't mix genders. It's like saying the Arsenal Womens team should be in the Men's Premier League and we'll see how they'll do then, given that they've played 12 and won 12.

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

Surely the whole point that PROPER sports are divided is because men are stronger than women (i.e football, rugby etc) - so it's actually a safety issue? Shouldn't be any problem with women joining darts - can't really envisage any real argument against it?

 

[Basil Fawlty]

Surely the whole point that PROPER sports are divided is because men are stronger than women (i.e football, rugby etc) - so it's actually a safety issue? Shouldn't be any problem with women joining darts - can't really envisage any real argument against it?

Darts is a proper sport Laura!

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

Darts is a proper sport Laura!

It's as much a sport as chess and snooker are - that's why they don't include it in the olympics!

It takes precision, yes, but not strength, agility etc.

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

Surely the whole point that PROPER sports are divided is because men are stronger than women (i.e football, rugby etc) - so it's actually a safety issue? Shouldn't be any problem with women joining darts - can't really envisage any real argument against it?

Michelle Wie played in the USPGA and I don't hear many people saying golf is not a PROPER sport.

Darts is a sport and if she wins it good luck to her.She would deserve to be called World Champion (well the PDC World Champion)

 

[Hungry Joe]

It's as much a sport as chess and snooker are - that's why they don't include it in the olympics!

It takes precision, yes, but not strength, agility etc.

Some of those quality darts are well heavy Laura and you have to hold a whole pint in the other hand.

I like playing darts but watching it is pretty dire so I've gone for 'I'd give her one up the bullseye' option.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Surely the whole point that PROPER sports are divided is because men are stronger than women (i.e football, rugby etc) - so it's actually a safety issue? Shouldn't be any problem with women joining darts - can't really envisage any real argument against it?

What about equestrian sports?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

It's as much a sport as chess and snooker are - that's why they don't include it in the olympics!

It takes precision, yes, but not strength, agility etc.

What about archery?

 

[tedebear]

When there is no contact - it is ok for the women to play alongside/against the men. Where there is contact it is not. So I'm ok with women in darts - the men are probably just frightened of being beaten!

Phil Taylor was downright prehistoric in his answer on the BBC news last night!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

And where's the option for "She can't possibly be fit. She's a darts player" ?

 

[Billy the Fish]

It's as much a sport as chess and snooker are - that's why they don't include it in the olympics!

It takes precision, yes, but not strength, agility etc.

"Pound for pound your average darts player is fitter than a premiership footballer" - Sid Wadell

She should definitely be allowed. She to mardle to a deciding leg in the Grand Slam, and after watching a couple of qualifiers she is a far, far superior player to some of the men who are going to be in the first round.
And I'd probably do her

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Mixed doubles in;
Tennis
Badminton
Squash

Males and females (can) compete in horse racing, motor racing [must be loads of others]

My view is; "if you're good enough, why not?"

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

Its a mans game.

 

[bristolseagull]

It's as much a sport as chess and snooker are - that's why they don't include it in the olympics!

It takes precision, yes, but not strength, agility etc.

only a woman would spout such garbage

 

[Janbha]

Maybe we should all get together and have a darts tournament for charity??

 

[Nottseagull]

.....- so it's actually a safety issue?

Certainly is - some of them throw like a girl

 

[Eagle Slayer]

Dont see why she shouldnt be allowed to play against the men (hardly a fat moose is she ? ). Shes never beaten a man at darts yet so her male opponents must be very wary when playing her as they are always expected to win.

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

What about archery?

I'd say that archery and equestrian events do take physical agility and strength!

 

[Hungry Joe]

I'd say that archery and equestrian events do take physical agility and strength!

They'll be having shagging in the next Olympics at this rate then. Bet all the 'real men' won't be complaining about women taking part then. Fancy getting a team together Laura?