Kenya made history on the global sports stage as David Munyua shocked Belgium’s Mike De Decker to win his first-round match at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship in London.
The Kenyan star came from two sets down to beat De Decker, a seasoned international player, in a thrilling comeback that had fans on the edge of their seats at Alexandra Palace.
Munyua’s victory marks him as the first Kenyan ever to compete at the PDC World Darts Championship, instantly putting the country on the international darts map.
President William Ruto lauded the feat, calling it a “remarkable victory” and urging Munyua to carry the nation’s hopes into the next round.
“You have made history for Kenya,” Ruto said, adding, “Bring the trophy home. The nation stands behind you.”
Munyua’s win has sent waves across social media, with Kenyan fans and sports enthusiasts celebrating the historic moment.
Analysts say this could spark a surge of interest in darts in Kenya, a sport that has rarely seen African representation at the top level.
The match itself was a nail-biter. After losing the first two sets, Munyua displayed nerves of steel, fighting back point by point to turn the game around.
With the next round looming, the eyes of Kenya and the world will be on Munyua to see if he can continue his dream run.
Regardless of the outcome, his name is now etched in history as a trailblazer for Kenyan darts and a symbol of determination and resilience on the global stage.