UK Darts Issue 8 - November 2013 | Page 50

World News...World News... Dartslive The World Stage 8 Stephen Bunting claimed victory in the eighth and final stage of Dartslive The World after a thrilling encounter with Hong Kong’s Royden Lam in the final that saw the UKbased thrower come from behind in the deciding leg of Cricket to secure the ultimate victory. Photo: Dartslive Earlier in the event Bunting had also defeated an in-form Christian Perez of the Phillipines, whilst Paul Lim reached the semi-finals against Lam, allowing him to top the final ranking table and book his place in the 2014 Ladbrokes World Darts Championships. Photo: Getty Images Europe BDO Turkish Open Wales Captain Martin Phillips produced a nine-darter at precisely the right time, achieving the feat in the final leg of the event to secure victory in the 2013 Turkish Open. Phillips overcame Ryan Joyce of England 5-0 in the final, having previously secured victories over Sam Hewson in the semi-finals and local favourite Sadik Rackel in the quarter finals. In the ladies event Rachel Brooks of England overcame Gaynor Williams of Wales 5-4 in a tight final, whilst Paula Jacklin and Rachel Brooks won the ladies pairs and Andy Chalmers and Ryan Joyce claimed victory in the men’s pairs. World News...World News...