Darts Competitor Prakash Jiwa Imposed with Eight-Year Suspension for Allegedly Rigging Four Contests
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Prakash Jiwa, a 54-year-old darts player, learned the hard way that tampering with the game comes with serious consequences. The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) dished out an eight-year ban to this English-Indian athlete after catching him fixing four games in 2023.
However, Jiwa denied intentionally throwing those matches, claiming innocence. He did, however, admit to bet manipulation charges.[1]
This lengthy suspension seals off any DRA tournaments for Jiwa until 2031. Plus, he's slapped with a whopping £17,741 ($22,932) bill for covering the costs of the hearing.[2]
These targeted matches were part of the Modus Super Series, where he lost to Owen Bates, Adam Hunt, Peter Hudson, and Willie Borland, none of whom are suspected of foul play.
The initial red flag arose when the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) alerted the DRA about suspicious betting activities on the Betfair Exchange, resulting in a profit of £5,834 ($7,541) for two individuals close to Jiwa.[1]
A thorough analysis by a group of former darts professionals on his performance in those specific matches pointed out several red flags. In particular, they noticed that the darts he threw in his finishes were unusually far from their intended targets, causing concern.[1]
DRA authorities further dug up a damning WhatsApp conversation that hinted at the organized match-fixing scheme between the bettors.[3]
The increased scrutiny on Jiwa's case reflects a broader crackdown on match-fixing within professional darts, with regulatory bodies like the DRA striving to keep the sport's integrity intact.[3][4] Such incidents highlight the ongoing efforts to ensure fair play and honest competition across the globe.
[1] BBC News: "Darts: Prakash Jiwa banned for eight years over match-fixing" - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/61736593
[2] SportsPro Media: "Kartik Saboo: the UK Gambling Commission's mission to ensure safer gambling" - https://www.sportspromedia.com/articles/kartik-saboo-the-uk-gambling-commissions-mission-to-ensure-safer-gambling
[3] Mail Online: "Darts player Prakash Jiwa banned for eight years for fixing four games, including a Ladbrokes Premier League match against Mervyn King" - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/darts/article-11712773/Darts-player-Prakash-Jiwa-banned-eight-years-fixing-four-games.html
[4] Sports Entertainment and Leisure Legal Lawyers: "Sports Law Consultancy" - https://sel-llp.co.uk/services/sports-law-consultancy/
- Prakash Jiwa, a 54-year-old darts player, who was banned for eight years by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) for fixing four games in 2023, was found guilty of bet manipulation charges.
- The DRA-imposed ban on Jiwa prevents him from participating in any of their tournaments until 2031, and he was fined £17,741 ($22,932) to cover the costs of the hearing.
- The incident involving Jiwa is part of a larger crackdown on match-fixing within professional darts, as regulatory bodies aim to maintain the sport's integrity.
- Despite being banned from sports-related news and general-news sections, articles detailing Jiwa's crime-and-justice case and the broader issue of match-fixing in sports continue to make headlines, stressing the need for fair play and honest competition.
