A total of 85 participants from Tanzania’s Lake Zone have completed a foundational darts training program, held at the Lake Victoria School Hall in Mwanza.
The week-long training drew attendees from Simiyu, Shinyanga, Mara, and Mwanza regions, aiming to raise awareness and participation in the sport at the community and institutional levels.
The program was organized by the Tanzania Darts Association (TADA), in partnership with the Mwanza City Council and the Lake Victoria School Board.
Participants were introduced to the rules, techniques, and scoring methods of darts, as well as the values of sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership.
“This is a major step forward in making darts a recognized and respected sport across Tanzania,” said TADA Chairman Aurungzaib Zafar Ullah Khan. “We’re not just teaching a game—we’re creating opportunities for engagement, competition, and even careers in sports.”
Khan highlighted that the training directly supports the goals of various national sports bodies, including the Local Government Authorities Sports Federation (SHIMISEMITA), the Public Institutions Sports Federation (SHIMMUTA), the Ministries and Government Departments Sports Federation (SHIMIWI), the Military Sports Council (BAMATA), and the Higher Education Institutions Sports Federation (SHIMIVUTA).
“With this training, these federations now have a stronger base of skilled players who can represent their institutions and regions in competitive events,” he added.
Participants expressed enthusiasm and a renewed interest in darts. “Before this, I had never even held a dart,” said Aisha Salum, a participant from Shinyanga. “Now I can confidently play and even train others in my community.”
Fatuma Mwinuka, Mwanza City Sports Officer, emphasized the broader impact of the training: “This is about more than darts it’s about giving young people tools to lead, compete, and contribute to regional sports development.”
TADA plans to extend the program to other regions, aiming to make darts a nationwide sport with structured training and competitive platforms.
