PDC darts star Adam Smith-Neale is under investigation for punching his opponent as seen in a viral video
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In a frightening incident during a county match defeat, Adam Smith-Neale punched his opponent. The Lucky Break – Bentley Road Pool and Sports Bar looks to be the location of the incident.
Adam Smith-Neale punches opponent after losing darts game, video goes viral on Twitter/X
Although the reason for the attack is unknown, several of the guests became upset, with one man pushing Smith-Neale in response. The PDC said in a statement that they were looking into the incident on Monday afternoon. The statement read:
The PDC are aware of a video from a non-affiliated event, featuring a Tour Card Holder, which is circulating on social media. The Darts Regulation Authority have been made aware and are investigating this appropriately.”
Pro Darts player Adam Smith-Neale punched his opponent after losingpic.twitter.com/VgF6eWQFsN
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 11, 2024
Who is Adam Smith-Neale?
English professional darts player Adam Smith-Neale was born on October 29, 1993 in Coventry, England. He is currently 30 years old.
A look at Adam Smith-Neale’s career
Smith-Neale won his first PDC event in 2012 when he prevailed in Event 7 of the Youth tour. He finished the season in 14th place, making it to the 2013 PDC World Youth Championship, although he was eliminated in the opening round.
Smith-Neale began participating in more BDO events after beginning the 2018 season without receiving a Tour Card, which helped him earn a spot in the BDO World Masters.
After winning the final match on the final day of Q School against Nick Kenny, he was granted a tour card again in 2023 and will compete in the PDC circuit in 2023 and 2024.
Smith-Neale has had two successful seasons competing at the top level since regaining his PDC tour card in 2023. In 2011, when he was barely 17 years old, he also won a tour card, which he forfeited at the conclusion of the year. He is currently ranked 82 in the world.
Patrick Geeraets defeated him in the UK Open’s opening round quite recently. At the Players Championship in February, he was defeated by Raymond van Barneveld. Despite his prior participation in the BDO equivalent, he has not yet been qualified for the PDC World Darts Championship.