World Masters darts on the BBC
October 14, 2010 · 0 Comments
Hull’s City Hall will play host for the first time to the BDO Winmau World Masters, the oldest established major in world darts. Celebrating its 37th year, the tournament attracts hundreds of players from around the globe.
The event is moving to Hull due to the hugely popular and recently renovated Spa Bridlington being unavailable on the dates scheduled by BBC Sport.
The tournament sees the last 16 players in the Mens World Masters (including the 8 top ranked BDO players) in battle over the weekend Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31.
Among the top players competing will be England’s Martin Adams, the reigning and double World Masters Champion (2008 & 2009) and reigning 2010 Lakeside World Professional Champion. He headlines an International field of top players – men and women – competing for one of the most coveted and prestigious titles in world darts.
Colin Murray and Bobby George introduce the action, with commentary from Tony Green and David Croft.
Olly Croft, OBE, founder of the BDO and Managing Director of BDO Enterprises Ltd said: “We are thrilled to be staging the World Masters at Hull’s City Hall for the very first time, with BBC Sport once again providing us with the optimum amount of coverage on both Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31. The Masters always enjoys excellent viewing figures and we are looking forward to welcoming Yorkshire darts fans to the City Hall over the weekend.
Tags: BBC Sport, BDO, Colin Murray, Martin Adams
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