71-year-old Paul Lim qualifies for the World Darts Championship: fans want a match with Littler.

Paul Lim's Participation in the World Darts Championship

According to The Sun: Darts fans are eagerly anticipating a match between Paul Lim and Luke Littler after the veteran's impressive qualification for the PDC World Darts Championship.

The "Singapore Killer" has not participated in World Championships since 2022, but he will return to Ally Pally this year.

This year, Lim placed in the top five players of the PDC Asian Tour.

Fans are enthusiastic about Lim's achievements and express their excitement on social media.

“Made my holiday.”

“Christmas isn't the same without this legend on screen.”

“Great news.”

“The world isn't that bad.”

“What a guy.”

“What a player, a true legend of the game.”

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Lim's Previous Achievements

Many fans expressed their desire to see Lim compete against the reigning world champion Littler.

“We need and deserve Littler against Lim for all the marbles.”

“Luke Littler vs Paul Lim, opening night of the world championship, who’s in?”

At the winter tournament, Lim will participate at the age of 71, making him the OLDEST participant in the history of this prestigious event.

Lim already set this record three years ago during his previous appearance at Ally Pally.

Known for his nine-dart finish at Ally Pally in 1990, Lim once again proved his capabilities in 2025, winning two titles on the Asian Tour.

The significance of Lim's return to the World Championship cannot be overstated, as it symbolizes not only incredible resilience and skill but also inspires new generations of players. His participation adds a special flavor to this year’s tournament, as fans anticipate matches that could become historic.

Thus, darts will once again become a stage for showcasing outstanding talents and thrilling matches, with Paul Lim undoubtedly being one of the focal points for the audience.