Today kicks off 5 days of top-level junior darts on the Rock.  265 players from 21 countries from all around the world will be participating in a series of events finishing off with finals day on Friday.  All matches will be played at the Europa Sports Complex and are part of a continued relationship between the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC), the Gibraltar Darts Association (GDA) and the GSLA. 

The Minister for Sport, the Hon Leslie Bruzon, has welcomed all participants to Gibraltar: “The JDC events are a real barometer of success for our sports-led tourism policy. Gibraltar will be buzzing all week as a result of the atmosphere created by the competitions. Players are very noticeable as they walk around Gibraltar with their playing shirts on, as they proudly represent their countries.  No less proud will be our own Junior players who will once again provide us with exciting and successful moments.  Of this I have no doubt! 

“I also think it is extremely important to mention the work of the team at the GSLA and the group of volunteers at the GDA who I have seen work tirelessly in the last few days to ensure that the venue and everything that surrounds the competitions is ready and then runs smoothly. My personal thanks to them.

“I wish all our visitors well, but I will be biased and send special wishes to our own Team Gibraltar.”

The events start today with the Winmau Junior Open.