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Dom Taylor Suspended⁢ for Six Months Following Positive ⁣Drugs test

Published: 2026/01/15 14:31:55

Darts Star Faces Ban After Anti-Doping ⁤Violation

Professional darts player Dom Taylor has been handed a six-month suspension ⁣after⁤ testing ⁣positive for prohibited substances during the PDC ⁢World ‍Championship⁢ in December 2025. The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) confirmed the 27-year-old admitted to⁤ breaching anti-doping ⁤rules,⁣ bringing a disappointing end to a promising run ⁤in the tournament.

Details of the Violation

A hearing on January 7th, 2026, persistent that Taylor had ingested ⁣both cocaine and cannabis outside ⁣of competition, prior to the commencement of the World Championship. While the ⁤substances ‍were found to have been taken outside of active play,