Barney: how Barry Hearn's promise 20 years ago led to millions in dart prizes.

Contribution to the Development of Darts

According to The Sun: Raymond van Barneveld is convinced that the path to the first million-dollar world champion in darts began 20 years ago thanks to Barry Hearn's promise. Although Barney has played an important role in the financial development of this sport over the last two decades, it doesn't matter to him when it comes to everyday matters like grocery shopping.

“I can't even participate in competitions without good sponsorship. As soon as I step into the supermarket, I become an ordinary consumer, not a dart star,” he notes.

Van Barneveld wants his contribution to the darts industry to be recognized, but he realizes that daily responsibilities are common for everyone.

Darts, as a sport, is gradually gaining popularity, and contributions from individuals like van Barneveld have significantly impacted its development. As it is evident, the professional career of an athlete does not diminish the importance of their role in ordinary life, where all of us, regardless of status, encounter everyday matters.