Adam Smith-Neale competes on crutches at Championship

Darts player Adam Smith-Neale appeared at the World Darts Championship on crutches after suffering a broken leg from a drunken fall in November 2018. He struggled in his first-round match, losing 3-0 to Mark McGrath. Smith-Neale's career has been marked by controversy, including an eight-month ban for assaulting an opponent in March 2024. He punched Sam Whittaker after a match, leading to a suspension from Darts Regulation Authority events. Despite his past issues, Smith-Neale returned to the sport in January 2025 but was eliminated in the last 32 at PDC UK Q School. His reputation remains contentious among fans and players.