Is Darts a sport - the definitive poll

[piersa]

Its sport for fat people. There I've said it.

So on that basis, Rugby is not a sport?

 

[The Fifth Column]

I think the term 'sport' is far too generic to label many things as a definite yes or no and whilst Darts like many other games isn't a sport in many senses it should be considered a sub-category of Sport under the heading 'Competitive games of skill with no particular requirement for any level of fitness or athletic prowess'! Not sure what that could be shortened to though!!

 

[BigGully]

I think the term 'sport' is far too generic to label many things as a definite yes or no and whilst Darts like many other games isn't a sport in many senses it should be considered a sub-category of Sport under the heading 'Competitive games of skill with no particular requirement for any level of fitness or athletic prowess'! Not sure what that could be shortened to though!!

Game of Skill that isnt a sport ....

 

[Hiney]

Sport, definitely

 

[Billy the Fish]

I'm firmly in the "I couldn't give a shit what people call it" camp.

BUT, it has to be in the same category as golf, either they're both sports or they're both not. If you want to talk about the lack of physical prowess of a Phil Taylor or Adrian Lewis, I'll show you John Daly and Darren Clarke

 

[chucky1973]

whatever it is, its bloody great entertainment

 

[8ace]

I love playing golf but I'd say it was a game rather than a sport.
Darts is just f***ing pony.

 

[GreersElbow]

I don't care, it's awesome. Love the atmosphere of the crowd, and some matches are intense as well. Wade v Gerwen last night...

 

[banjo]

So on that basis, Rugby is not a sport?

I thought we were talking about darts ?

 

[BigGully]

I'm firmly in the "I couldn't give a shit what people call it" camp.

BUT, it has to be in the same category as golf, either they're both sports or they're both not. If you want to talk about the lack of physical prowess of a Phil Taylor or Adrian Lewis, I'll show you John Daly and Darren Clarke

I am a fan of darts, but as golf it is a skill and not a sport.

 

[Geestar]

Of course it is a sport....and a top 3 sport!

 

[GT49er]

If 'sport' is an acronym for Something Played On Rainy Thursdays, yes. Otherwise NO.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

A no for me, it's a game like snooker

 

[downham seagull]

As much as Archery or snooker is so yes in my opinion,