World Darts Championship - "Everyone associates darts with him": Announcer Bray before saying goodbye
The darts scene is looking forward to the upcoming farewell of referee Russ Bray with melancholy. The 66-year-old Englishman will call a World Championship final at Alexandra Palace in London for the last time on Wednesday evening (9.00 pm/Sport1 and DAZN) and then switch to a role as ambassador for the PDC.
"Everyone associates darts with him. Even as a spectator at the time, I remember very well that he was a figurehead. You always looked forward to hearing his voice," Martin Schindler told the German Press Agency about Bray.
The Englishman is known for his grating voice and the distinctive call "Onehundredandeighty" when a player has scored the maximum number of points with his three darts. "He is the most famous voice and has become a trademark. You can see that with spectators who don't really follow darts. Everyone remembers that voice," said commentator Elmar Paulke.
Bray will continue to be used at World Series events, but no longer at the big majors such as the World Championship, which always takes place at the turn of the year. PDC boss Matthew Porter paid tribute: "His contribution to our sport over the past 30 years has been incredible."
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- Russ Bray, the renowned referee from Great Britain, will officiate his final World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London on Wednesday evening, marking the end of his active career in the sport, which will be broadcast live on Sport1 and DAZN.
- The upcoming darts World Cup final will undoubtedly be a heartfelt event, with fans expressing their melancholy as they bid farewell to the iconic figure of darts announcer Russ Bray, who will be retiring after 30 years of service to the sport.
- As the PDC's ambassador, Bray will continue to play a role in the world of darts, giving his expertise and distinctive voice to World Series events, leaving a lasting impact on the world of darts and its enthusiasts, including spectators who may not be avid followers of the sport.
- Although Russ Bray will no longer be officiating at major events such as the World Championship, the darts scene is reminded of his invaluable contribution to the sport, leading up to the World Cup final which will surely be an emotional event for fans and players alike.
- When discussing the impending departure of Russ Bray, commentator Elmar Paulke emphasized the unique appeal of the 66-year-old Englishman's voice, stating that even fans who follow darts casually will remember his distinctive call of "Onehundredandeighty," recalling his impact on the sport and its audiences.
- The German Press Agency itself recognized Bray's iconic status within the darts scene, with Martin Schindler expressing his admiration for the Englishman's compelling presence in the sport, acknowledging how he became a figurehead for darts, capturing the attention of fans and spectators worldwide.
- The world of darts will certainly miss Russ Bray's grating voice, distinctive call, and unforgettable contributions to the sport, as he prepares to retire from his position as the beloved and recognized referee in the World Championship final, which will be held in London at the Alexandra Palace.
Source: www.stern.de
