For The Love Of The Game

Bullseye for electronic darts with flourishing local scene

Other than winning at The World, Leslie Lee wants to nurture the next generation of Singaporean darters. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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SINGAPORE - Every time Leslie Lee steps into a night market or funfair, the deadeye heads straight for the dart game stalls and feels bullish. More often than not, the 33-year-old leaves within minutes with one of the biggest plush toys prize, which he would give to his wife, or kids in the vicinity.

Chuckling, he said: "Sometimes, the staff have to call their manager out to supervise me, and usually, I'm allowed to win just one grand prize per day."

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