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With the participation of 23 countries and 220 players, Dr. Yahya Abdel Qader Abdullah, President of the Egyptian, Arab, and African Darts Federation, announced during a press conference held on December 2nd at the Federation’s headquarters that Sharm El Sheikh will host the International, Continental, and Regional Darts Championships from December 9th to 14th, 2025. These championships, held under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and organized by the Egyptian Darts Federation, represent the largest event of its kind in Egypt and the Middle East.
Dr. Yahya Abdel Qader Abdullah, President of the Egyptian, Arab, and African Darts Federation, announced the event’s significance. This year’s program includes four major international tournaments:
• The 4th Egypt International Darts Championship • The 1st Afro-Arab Darts Championship • The 1st Arab Teams Darts Championship • The Egypt International Paradars Championship – the first international paradars championship in Africa and the Middle East
This international event will feature approximately 220 players from 23 countries across various continents: Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Bahrain, the UAE, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, England, Germany, Sweden, Bulgaria, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Turkey, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, Botswana, South Africa, and Kenya. This reflects the strong confidence in Egypt’s ability to organize and host major international sporting events.
• Egypt International Darts Championship – 4th Edition • The Afro-Arab Darts Championship – 1st Edition • The Arab Teams Darts Championship – 1st Edition • Egypt International Paradars Championship – the first international paradars championship in Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Yahya pointed out that the link between darts and tourism is confirmed in Sharm El Sheikh after the resounding success of last year’s darts tournaments, as evidenced by the high level of participation this year. He called upon the Ministry of Tourism, business associations, owners of tourist establishments, observers, and all those interested in Egyptian tourist destinations to support and promote this sporting/tourism initiative, given its added value to the national economy. This trend is followed by member countries of the World Darts Federation, and is clearly demonstrated annually in the competition to organize and host darts tournaments in their tourist destinations.
He added that darts in Egypt has witnessed a real boom thanks to the support and sponsorship of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This has enabled Egypt to become the main center for darts in Africa and the Middle East, and a key hub for international and continental federations. Egypt has become the focus of global attention after hosting the Egypt International Championship for the fourth time so far, as well as African and Arab continental championships. Hosting these tournaments is expected to bolster the Egyptian sports scene and send a clear message to the international community that Egypt continues to lead in sports development and organize world-class events to professional standards.
Dr. Yahya then gave a brief overview of each tournament as follows:
First: The Egypt International Championship (Egypt Darts Open & Masters). The Egypt International Championship is one of the most important tournaments on the global darts calendar, representing a strong competitive platform for players seeking ranking points and international experience.
It features elite players from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, in a competitive atmosphere that highlights Egypt’s excellence in organizing and hosting major tournaments. Second: The Afro-Arab Tournament
The Afro-Arab Tournament brings together national teams and players from Africa and the Arab world in a unified event that fosters regional sports cooperation. This tournament contributes to raising the level of the game within the region, in addition to strengthening ties between darts federations in Africa and the Arab world, and providing a strong platform for discovering emerging talents.
Third: The Arab Teams Tournament
The Arab Teams Tournament is one of the most prominent team events in this festival, where Arab national teams compete in an atmosphere that reflects team spirit and teamwork. This tournament aims to support Arab federations and expand the game’s base, as well as enhance its presence at the international level, given the growing interest in darts among Arab countries.
Fourth: Egypt International Paradars Championship – The First of its Kind in Africa and the Middle East
For the first time in the region’s history, Egypt is hosting an internationally accredited paradars championship with the participation of a large number of athletes with disabilities from around the world. This event underscores Egypt’s leading role in supporting Paralympic sports and providing a fair and professional competitive environment for athletes, under the auspices of the Egyptian Darts Federation and in cooperation with the International Paradars Federation.
His Excellency explained that the events were organized meticulously in coordination with the World Darts Federation, according to the following schedule:
Schedule of Darts Championship Events in Sharm El Sheikh – December 2025 Tuesday, December 9
• Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM • Day 1 – Arab Teams Championship
# 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM # 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 10
• Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM • Finals – Arab Teams Championship
# 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM # 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM # 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Coronation Ceremony
Thursday, December 11
• Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM • African Paralympic Committee Meeting: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
# 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Qualifying Rounds # 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Finals # 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Coronation Ceremony
• Africa Disability Open # 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Qualifying Rounds # 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Finals
# 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Coronation Ceremony
Friday, December 12
• Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM • Mixed Doubles Open Championship: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Egypt Youth Championship: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM • Egypt U23 Championship: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM • Egypt International ParaDarts Championship: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Opening Ceremony – Friday, December 12 (8:00 PM)
# Speech by Dr. Yahya Abdel Qader # Players’ entrance with flags + group photo session # Artistic performance
