BIRM (Bunkyo IR Mates）コミュのThe History of Darts.

I’d like to talk about Darts history.
The darts has been played 500 years ago.
In 1455. Wars of the Roses.
The soldiers of United of Kingdom gave birth to it.
In fight of leisure, they shot particular target with archery as arms.
And they competed skill in darts. It is roots.

After that, this archery as arm was cut short, and they didn’t use the archery .
They threw only darts with their bare hands.
And the target was changed the empty bottle.
They enjoyed the darts game.

Next the target changed big tree what was cut in round slices.
And they discovered the interest what is way of marking and technique of aiming target.

In 1896 . By Mr. ブライアン・ガムリン. The board was distributed with points.
It was original of new board.
And game rule was determined.
The place, outdoor was changed indoor.
And it was changed family sports.
In before World Was ?[The First World War], the darts spread in United Kingdom, and many clubs and teams were organized.
In 1924. By Licensed Victallers Association. National Darts Association ( N. D. A ) was organized.
In 1927 ～ 28. All London Tournament was held.
In World War ?, it was stopped.
But as in 1947 ～ now it was held as World Big Tournament.

In 1947 ～ 1948, News of the World Championship was revived.
In the late 1970’s , the darts became International sports.

In 1976, World Darts Federation ( W. D. F ) organized in London.
In 1977, Japan became a member of it.