Tahuna Irwin

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Tahuna Irwin
Personal information
Full nameTahuna Irwin
Nickname"The Beast"
Born (1997-05-08) 8 May 1997 (age 26) [1]
Gisborne, New Zealand
Home town Gisborne, New Zealand
Darts information
Playing darts since2013
Darts24g Shot Signature
Laterality Right-handed
Walk-on music"Adventure of a Lifetime" by Coldplay
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO 2016–2020
PDC 2017–2021
WDF 2016–
Other tournament wins
New Zealand Open 2018
Medal record
Men's Darts
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
WDF Asia-Pacific Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Seoul Men's pairs
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Seoul Team event

Tahuna Irwin (born 8 May 1997) is a New Zealand former professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation events.

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Darts career

Irwin qualified for the 2018 Auckland Darts Masters, where lost 6–3 to Peter Wright in the first round. A few days later, he won the New Zealand Open, defeating Deon Toki 6–4 in the final.

Irwin qualified for the 2019 PDC World Darts Championship by winning the DPNZ qualifier, defeating Craig Ross 7–2 in the final. He also qualified for the 2018 PDC World Youth Championship. However, due to an immigration error, he was unable to enter the United Kingdom for the Youth Championship, [2] or subsequently, the World Championship. [3]

Irwin Quit of the PDC in May 2021.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tahuna Irwin". Mastercaller.com. 8 May 1997. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  2. ↑ Francis, Ben. "Darts: Tahuna Irwin to miss Youth World Championship over immigration complications". Newshub . Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "Geplaatste PDC WK-speler niet langer welkom in Verenigd Koninkrijk". Dartfreakz.nl (in Dutch). 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.


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