Do you class Darts as a sport?

[Samantha]

So some people say no, some say it's just fat people throwing things. Well I'll tell you for one, who cares if they are fat? They are real people who take an interest in the SPORT. It's physical activity, it improves arm muscles a bit, but saying it's JUST fat people is totally annoying. Look at Simon Whitlock, James Wade, they aren't fat they are really skinny but they take a lot of dedication in the SPORT!

I for one do thing it is a sport in the top level. They have a season just like football, they have world chapions just like tennis. So why should it not be a sport. If you say it's lacking in physical ability it is a bit, but so is snooker, pool and quite a few other sports that are out there.

Also, fat people may not be able to run, so darts could be a recreational activity for them, they can't swim, cycle, participate in other sports so darts can be specialised for them. I think they are really good at what they do, look at Phil Taylor for example, he is quite chubby but he is really rich, he wins most tournaments going and is a 15 time world champion. Same with Ramond Van Barniveld, he's from the Netherlands but he is EXTREMELY good at darts.

But my original point is, darts takes practice, dedication and I do think it's a sport. They are sports players, they are just like other sports players and I bet they are on the Television a lot more than some big named sports!

[AlexOC]

So some people say no, some say it's just fat people throwing things. Well I'll tell you for one, who cares if they are fat? They are real people who take an interest in the SPORT. It's physical activity, it improves arm muscles a bit, but saying it's JUST fat people is totally annoying. Look at Simon Whitlock, James Wade, they aren't fat they are really skinny but they take a lot of dedication in the SPORT!

I for one do thing it is a sport in the top level. They have a season just like football, they have world chapions just like tennis. So why should it not be a sport. If you say it's lacking in physical ability it is a bit, but so is snooker, pool and quite a few other sports that are out there.

Also, fat people may not be able to run, so darts could be a recreational activity for them, they can't swim, cycle, participate in other sports so darts can be specialised for them. I think they are really good at what they do, look at Phil Taylor for example, he is quite chubby but he is really rich, he wins most tournaments going and is a 15 time world champion. Same with Ramond Van Barniveld, he's from the Netherlands but he is EXTREMELY good at darts.

But my original point is, darts takes practice, dedication and I do think it's a sport. They are sports players, they are just like other sports players and I bet they are on the Television a lot more than some big named sports!

you are wrong.

[Matthew]

yes technically its a sport, but i dont think it should be

you associate sport with running around and using energy, and darts does neither of those things

and at sam (above), yes snooker and pool is a sport atm, but maybe they shouldnt be either

[Samantha]

you are wrong.

Excuse me, I am voicing my opinion, an opinion isn't wrong. Maybe if you pointed out the details what makes me wrong it may improve your post?

Darts is classed as a sport, it takes concentration and years of practice. If you don't want to believe me that's fine, but I will tell my opinion in the thread I made. Ok.



And Matt just because you don't run around and stuff doesn't mean it's any less a sport than football. I could say that football includes too much physical sport and contact so it isn't a sport. But I won't.

In a way it's your opinion if you think a sport is a sport. It's your opinion if you think pool, snooker, archery, etc is a sport. You can't change your opinion, you shouldn't be made to change. Since when did we live in a world where you can't follow your heart. I personally love darts, tennis and football. I find them enjoyable to watch and I loved meeting Phil 'The Power' Taylor. But just because they aren't as active as some sports doesn't make it any less.

[Soy]

you are wrong.

you get some gcses and think your the ****

it's a sport

/thread

[Matthew]

im not trying to change an opinion, im just arguing mine :S

[AlexOC]

you get some gcses and think your the ****

it's a sport

/thread

i haven't recieved my GCSEs yet i am entering year 11 when i go back in 2 weeks.

also it's you're

[Minstrels]

THEY DRINK BEER WHILST PLAYING FGS.

[Rixion]

Yes I class Snooker, Darts, Bowls as a sport.

Even bowling? Lool.

[Soy]

I haven't recieved received my GCSEs yet. I am entering year 11 when I go back in 2 weeks.

Also it's you're

Last edited by AlexOC; Yesterday at 11:04 PM.

nice 6 min edit on dat witt brah

edited that for you.

safe