Darts players Ryan Hogarth and Jarno Bottenberg were involved in an angry face-to-face exchange following their match at the WDF Lakeside World Championship
Two darts stars have been involved in a heated post-match bust-up at the WDF World Championship.
Jarno Bottenberg defeated Ryan Hogarth 3-1 in the last 32 at the Lakeside, but that wasn’t the main talking point of their match, which ended with a face-to-face confrontation and apparent shoving. After Bottenberg hit the winning double, he went to shake Hogarth’s hand.
However, the Scottish player wasn’t having any of it, not offering his hand and then having an angry exchange with the Dutchman. The pair did eventually shake hands but the row continued.
As Bottenberg acknowledged the officials, Hogarth continued his tirade and even appeared to give the victor a push as he made his way off the stage. The commentator said: “He [Hogarth] is not happy, he believes there was some encroachment along the way. The session ends with needle on stage. Hogarth furious.”
Fans were quick to slam Hogarth’s behaviour. One said: “No need to be pushing or even touching your opponent other than to shake hands.”
Another called for Hogarth to be punished by the authorities, saying: “Clear push. Action needs to be taken against Hogarth.”
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A third posted: “Poor from Hogarth there. I get he must’ve been frustrated from being 1 up and then losing but shouldn’t be shoving your opponent after the match.”
Another demanded: “Fine him, absolute melt. No need to put his hands on someone bad loser.”
Bottenberg will face tournament favourite Jimmy Van Schie or Bjorn Lejon in the last 16. Meanwhile, in the women’s section, Beau Greaves is hot favourite after opting to defend her Lakeside crown rather than compete at the PDC World Championship, which she was entitled to do after topping the PDC Women’s Series.
Players aren’t permitted to play in both World Championships. Greaves began her campaign with a straight-sets victory over Kirsi Viinikainen.
The winner of the men’s tournament will bank £50,000, with the runner-up collecting £16,000. The women’s section carries a top prize of £25,000, with £8,000 going to the losing finalist.
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