Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Nitin Kumar Makes Indian Darts History
Nitin Kumar, an Indian darts player, made history on 14 December, 2025, by winning his first match at the PDC World Darts Championship.
He beat a player from the Netherlands named Richard Veenstra with a score of 3-2.
This is a big deal because it's the first time an Indian has won a match in this championship.
Nitin has been playing darts for 31 years and this was his fifth time playing at this big event.
He said he felt happy but also knows he has more matches to play.
The head of the Indian Darts Council said this win is like a big moment for Indian darts, similar to when India did well in cricket in 1983.
Nitin's next match is on 20 December against a top player named Stephen Bunting.
Nitin Kumar became the first Indian to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship.
He defeated Dutch player Richard Veenstra 3-2 at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Kumar has been playing darts for 31 years and this was his fifth attempt at the World Championship.
The Indian Darts Council President called the win a historic moment for Indian darts.
Kumar will face world number 4 Stephen Bunting in the next round on 20 December, 2025.
- Who
- Nitin Kumar, an Indian darts player
- What
- Won his first match at the PDC World Darts Championship
- When
- 14 December, 2025
- Where
- Alexandra Palace, London
- Why
- To become the first Indian to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship
- Player
- Nitin Kumar
- Opponent
- Richard Veenstra
- Match Result
- 3-2
- Venue
- Alexandra Palace, London
- Date
- 14 December, 2025
- Next Match
- 20 December, 2025 against Stephen Bunting
- Years Playing
- 31
- Attempts at Ally Pally
- 5