Paul Lim: The 71-Year-Old Darts Phenom
Darts pair engages with 71-year-old in World Championship - Darts pair encounters 71-year-old individual at the World Championship event
Hail the Singapore Slinger, Paul Lim! Despite reaching the ripe age of 71, this darts prodigy remains a force to be reckoned with. This Friday evening (around 10:45 PM CEST, live on DAZN), Lim and his teammate Phuay Wei Tan will face off against Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko, the young German duo, in the World Cup of Darts.
The German duo, with Schindler at 28 and Pietreczko at 30, are much greener than their 71-year-old rival combined. Both respect and admire Lim's unrelenting presence in the major tournaments. Pietreczko remarked after their 4-2 win against Portugal, "He's a freakin' legend of our sport! To still be playing at that age, it's insane! If I'm still rockin' it at that age, I'll be stoked!"
No Close Encounters with the Veteran
Schindler cracked a joke, "Then you're still penniless, my friend." In the World Cup of Darts, two professionals from each nation compete as doubles. It's one of two major tournaments for Lim each year.
"We barely cross paths with him. No real connection," Schindler confessed. The 71-year-old shouldn’t present much of an obstacle on their path to the round of 16. Top competitors like England, led by world champion Luke Littler, will join the tournament later on.
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A Brief Glance at "The Singapore Slinger"
Paul Lim, the renowned darts player from Singapore, has been dazzling crowds for decades. His career includes notable achievements in tournaments such as the World Darts Championship. In 1994, Lim joined the World Darts Council (WDC), which eventually became the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), leading to a temporary suspension from World Darts Federation (WDF) events[4].
Recently, Lim has been making headlines with his remarkable performances. For instance, in 2024, he had a thrilling run to the WDF World Darts Championship final[2][5]. Alongside Tan Phuay Wei, Lim qualified for the 2025 World Cup of Darts. Overall, Paul Lim is a darts legend known for his longevity, skill, and impressive performances throughout his remarkable career.
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