2024 PDC World Darts Championship

High school (ages 12+)
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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2024-pdc-world-darts-championship

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1. What is 2024 PDC World Darts Championship known for?Over £1,000,000 raised for Prostate Cancer UK
2. What is the event name (sponsorship)?2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship
3. What is the venue?Alexandra Palace, London, England
4. Where was the championship held and when?It was held at Alexandra Palace in London from December 15, 2023, to January 3, 2024.
5. Who won the championship and what did they get?Luke Humphries won the championship and received the Sid Waddell Trophy. He also became world number one for the first time and won the Ballon d'Art trophy for most 180s.

Professional Darts Corporation (PDC): The primary organization governing professional darts, responsible for major tournaments and player rankings.
Alexandra Palace: A historic entertainment venue in London, renowned for hosting the PDC World Darts Championship annually.
Oche: The designated throwing line from which players must release their darts, typically 7 feet 9.25 inches (2.37 meters) from the dartboard's face.
Treble 20: The segment on the dartboard that scores 60 points when hit, crucial for achieving a '180'.