International Darts League
About International Darts League 2005
The third edition of the International Darts League tournament brought it back to its place of origin, The Hague. From 7 to 15 May it was played at the speed skating center Uithof. The second group phase is no longer being played, from now on it is knock-out from the second round onwards.
For the first time another name would be engraved on the trophy. Raymond van Barneveld first lost in the group stage to Martin Atkins, but that did not stand in his way to get through to the next round. One round later Australia’s Simon Whitlock ended the tournament for Van Barneveld. The top of the seeding list had a difficult year anyway as the number two on that list Tony West did not get through the group stage. The number three, Ted Hankey lost like Van Barneveld in the second round.
That paved the way for Mervyn King, who added a second major television to his name, after his previous victory at the Winmau World Masters in 2004. In the final King beat Tony O'Shea 13-11 in sets.
Competitors Of International Darts League 2005
Martin Atkins (Leeds)
Hans Blijs
Andre Brantjes
Stephen Bunting
Tony David
Darryl Fitton
Andy Fordham
Bobby George
Robert Grant
Shaun Greatbatch
Marko Kantele
Jarkko Komula
Tony Martin
Davy Richardson
Mario Robbe
Gary Robson
Dave Routledge
Co Stompé
Mike Veitch
Kim Viljanen
Robert Wagner
John Walton
Simon Whitlock
Niels de Ruiter
Callers Of International Darts League 2005
International Darts League 2005
The Hague, NLD
