WDF World Championships: Neil Duff ‘bursting’ to get back on Lakeside stage after MRI test
The Ballyclare man was crowned World darts champion at the Lakeside Country Club on April 10 2022 thanks to a thrilling 6-5 triumph over Thibault Tricole, enjoying a 87.73 average in the process.
Duff, who made it to last year’s showpiece thanks to wins over over Justin Thompson, Nick Fullwell, Jim McEwan and Richard Veenstra, received £50,000 on top of the trophy following his victory in what was his debut championship campaign at Frimley Green.
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Neil made history as the first world darts champion from Northern Ireland.
This year’s tournament returns to the iconic venue in Surrey on Saturday, December 2, with the finals on Sunday, December 10.
The Northern Irishman’s title defence starts on December 5 when he faces either Moreno Blom or Gabor Tákács.
Ahead of the tournament, Duff spoke to the Newtownabbey Times to reflect on last year’s triumph and the experiences he has enjoyed since being crowned world champion.
