World Watch: Paul Lim, Flying the Flag for Older Darters

Hi Guys

It may seem odd to do a World Watch on someone who has been a fixture in darts for 30+ years however there are only a couple of players left who are flying the flags for the over 60’s and competing at a high level still. One being Martin ‘Wolfie’ Adams and the other is Paul Lim.

Most will remember Lim for hitting the first televised World Championship 9 darter in 1990 (a time when this had only been previously done by John Lowe). 

https://youtu.be/V_nmayyebXc

This was a record that Lim held for 19 years (across both organisations) before Barney hit one against Klassen in 2009.

Mr Lim’s record in the World Championship might not be the best however it should be noted that he was unlucky to always draw World Class players in the like:

·         Dave Whitcombe.

·         Cliff Lazarenko (twice)

·         Bob Anderson

·         Mike Gregory

·         Alan Warriner,

·         John Part (en route to the 1994 title),

·         John Lowe

Mr Lim in-fact is the only player from the 80’s classic era still competing in the PDC today, having played in the 1982 BDO World championship.

It’s incredible that Mr Lim’s first World Championship was 35 years ago and yet here he is still competing.

Anyone doubting at 62 whether Mr Lim still has it should check out Lim Vs World Number 1 MVG in the 2016 Shanghai Masters where Mr Lim gave  the 35 years younger MVG a real run for his money:

https://youtu.be/0I_Cv4CpLL0

Take Care

Luke