Overview
- Nathan Aspinall proposed multi-year suspensions for spectators who whistle, suggesting five-year bans to deter disruption during throws.
- Aspinall was subjected to whistling during his third-round match at Alexandra Palace and lost 4-3 to Kevin Doets after briefly stepping off the oche to reset.
- He argued that a single missed dart can swing a game and questioned how officials can monitor thousands of fans for covert whistling.
- Reports note several whistling incidents during the tournament’s opening weeks, reinforcing player claims that the problem is growing.
- Other competitors, including Ricardo Pietreczko and Mike De Decker, have criticized crowd behavior and urged stronger security and enforcement.