During a floor tournament at Players Championship 26, veteran Scottish darts player Gary Anderson demonstrated extraordinary fair play in his match against Callan Rydz.
The incident occurred when Anderson inadvertently disrupted his opponent's concentration whilst attempting to address noise in the venue.
Recognising that his intervention had unfairly affected Rydz's throw, Anderson chose to forfeit his opportunity to secure the leg.
Rather than hitting the required double 20 for victory, he deliberately aimed for and struck the bullseye instead.
Gary Anderson was left furious with the noise in the audience
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This intentional miss handed Rydz another opportunity at the oche. The younger player capitalised on Anderson's gesture by successfully hitting double ten to claim the leg. Despite this sporting concession, Anderson ultimately prevailed in the match with a 6-4 victory.
The floor event format meant players anticipated silence during their throws, unlike stage tournaments where crowds are present. When Anderson heard someone speaking during play, he voiced his displeasure.
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"We're playing darts here," Anderson reportedly told the source of the disturbance following his own throw.
Unfortunately, his timing coincided with Rydz's attempt at the board. The Scot immediately recognised his error in creating a distraction during his opponent's crucial moment.
His decision to deliberately miss represented a remarkable acknowledgement of this breach in etiquette.
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Gary Anderson deliberately bust his score after distracting Callan Rydz
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The gesture became even more notable when Anderson immediately followed it with a maximum 180 score in the subsequent leg.
This combination of sportsmanship and skill exemplified the veteran's character and professionalism in competitive darts.
Spectators who witnessed the remarkable display expressed their admiration on social media.
"That guy is a class act," one viewer commented about Anderson's gesture.
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The Scottish player's actions drew widespread praise from the darts community.
"One of the best bits of sportsmanship you'll ever see," another fan observed.
A third supporter echoed these sentiments, stating: "Great to see from Gary. A proper show of sportsmanship."
Gary Anderson has been praised by fans online for his actions
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The combination of his sporting gesture and immediate maximum score afterwards left viewers impressed by both his character and skill.