Context:

Paul Lim, a legendary darts player at 71, will participate in the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts, representing Singapore after qualifying in Kuala Lumpur. Lim's resurgence in the sport is further highlighted by his victories in the PDC Asian Tour, where he currently leads the Order of Merit. The 2025 World Cup of Darts will feature 40 teams competing in Frankfurt, with a prize fund of £450,000, and reigning champions England leading the pack. Other confirmed representatives include teams from the Philippines, Japan, and Hong Kong, with additional nations to be determined following further qualifying events. Lim's recent win in Event 12 of the Asian Tour underscores his enduring prowess, as he achieved a comeback victory against Ak Muhd Hamdi Bin Pg Masshor in the final match.

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• Paul Lim, an iconic darts player who previously played for the United States, is set to compete in the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts after successfully qualifying in Kuala Lumpur alongside Phuay Wei Tan for Singapore.

• The 2025 World Cup of Darts, held at Frankfurt's Eissporthalle from June 12-15, will see 40 teams vie for a £450,000 prize fund, with reigning champions England among the 38 confirmed nations.

• Lim's performance in the PDC Asian Tour has been exceptional, securing his second title of the year and maintaining his lead in the Order of Merit after winning Event 12 against Brunei's Ak Muhd Hamdi Bin Pg Masshor.

• The Asian Tour showcased talent from over 130 competitors, with Lim defeating strong opponents like Yan Bin Chen and Ryusei Azemoto in the latter stages of the competition.

• Beyond Lim's achievements, the World Cup will feature teams from the Philippines, Japan, and Hong Kong, with players like Paolo Nebrida, Lourence Ilagan, Ryusei Azemoto, and Tomoya Goto representing their respective countries.

• As the competition nears, the anticipation builds for the remaining qualifying events that will determine the last two nations to join the tournament, adding to the excitement of this prestigious event.

• Darts World, the longest-running magazine in the sport, continues to provide comprehensive coverage, celebrating Lim's remarkable career and offering in-depth insights into the global darts scene.

• Darts legend Paul Lim will star once again in the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts in June. The 71-year-old is enjoying yet another revival and we may now see him in Professional Darts Corporation more than once during the 2025 season

• Lim, who formerly lived in and played for the United States, and Phuay Wei Tan came through Sunday’s qualifying event ( representing Singapore) in Kuala Lumpur, along with Malaysian pair Tengku Shah and Jenn Ming Tan and Chinese Taipei’s Pupo Teng-Lieh and An-Sheng Lu. 

• Following PDC Asian Tour Events 9-12, the top two players from Philippines, Japan and Hong Kong are confirmed as their nation’s representatives.

• Paolo Nebrida, a winner of two matches at the 2024/25 World Darts Championship, will team up with Lourence Ilagan for the Philippines, Ryusei Azemoto and Tomoya Goto will represent Japan and Man Lok Leung and Lok Yin Lee will fly the flag for Hong Kong.

• The 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts will be staged at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle from June 12-15, as 40 teams compete for the coveted title and a £450,000 prize fund.

• Reigning champions England head up the 38 nations confirmed to be competing, while a further two nations will be confirmed following PDC Nordic and Baltic qualifying events.

• As if that qualification wasn't enough for Lime, the Singapore Slinger even added PDC affiliate Asian Tour victory to his latest Indian Summer 

• the 2024 Lakeside finalist extended his lead at the top of the PDC Asian Tour Order of Merit with a win in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, as Reynaldo Rivera, Ryusei Azemoto and Keita Ono also celebrated titles.

• The third of six double-header weekends took place in Malaysia on May 3-4, as over 130 players competed in Events 9-12 at the Corus Hotel.

• Iconic thrower Lim occupied top spot on the Asian Tour Order of Merit ahead of this weekend’s action, and he cemented that position with Event 12 glory on Sunday.

• The 71-year-old clinched his second Asian Tour title of the year with a deciding-leg victory over Brunei’s Ak Muhd Hamdi Bin Pg Masshor, recovering from 2-0 and 3-2 down to prevail.

• This was preceded by wins over Yan Bin Chen and Ryusei Azemoto in the semi-finals and quarter-finals respectively, while he also edged out Ryuta Arihara and Chi-Jui Tseng in deciding-leg ties.

• Following the conclusion of Event 12, Lim boasts a significant lead at the top of the Asian Tour Order of Merit, with Ono, Azemoto and Lourence Ilagan making up the current top four.

• Read more about the remarkable Lim’s career in our Legend’s Legacy piece. For the full stories and more in depth coverage of everything darts, together with the latest issues of their legendary publications, head on over to dartsworld.com

• What is the World Cup of Darts?

• 2025 PDC Asian Tour

  Event 12
  Quarter-Finals
  Keita Ono 4-3 Mohd Nasir Jantan
  Ak Muhd Hamdi Bin Pg Masshor 4-3 Kam Weng Cheng
  Paul Lim 4-2 Ryusei Azemoto
  Yan Bin Chen 4-1 Zulrizan Azdan

• Semi-Finals
  Ak Muhd Hamdi Bin Pg Masshor 5-1 Keita Ono
  Paul Lim 5-2 Yan Bin Chen

• Final
  Paul Lim 5-4 Ak Muhd Hamdi Bin Pg Masshor