Darts in Austria: Suljovic fights for more sponsors and young talent!

Darts in Austria: Suljovic fights for more sponsors and young talent!

The Austrian darts professional speaks about the current situation in the darts scene in Austria Scale Suljovic concerned about the increasing lack of sponsors. This circumstance not only affects the players themselves, but also limits the potential of the sport in the region. Many talented darts players hesitate to take the step into professional darts because it involves high financial risks.

“Without sponsors, the players’ existence is at risk,” emphasizes Suljovic. He describes financial pressure as one of the biggest issues facing the darts community at the moment. Despite his own successes, Suljovic has gained the majority of his sponsors from Germany, but recently also acquired a new sponsor from Burgenland. However, the perception of darts in Austria is often negative as the sport is often practiced in coffee houses, which deters some potential players.

The need for darts academies

To combat this, Suljovic sees the need to introduce children to a variety of sports, including darts or chess. His vision includes setting up a darts academy once he has finished his playing career. In doing so, he wants to help promote awareness and interest in darts.

“It is important to organize more darts tournaments in Austria,” continued Suljovic. He believes that such events are crucial to harnessing the potential of the scene. An example of this is a sold-out event in Schwechat, which illustrates the great interest of the spectators. Suljovic suggests that Austria should host more major PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) events to further increase regional interest.

Sponsorship in darts

The sponsorship programs are crucial for darts players as they provide necessary financial support, equipment, travel expenses and marketing assistance. According to the information on enjoyingthislife Sponsors are looking for athletes who not only have talent, but can also act as brand ambassadors.

The requirements for a successful application for sponsorship include competitive experience, involvement in famous events such as PDC qualifiers and WDF tournaments. A professional appearance and an active online presence are also the cornerstones of becoming the focus of potential sponsors. The best-known sponsors include companies such as Winmau and Target Darts, which particularly care about developing talent.

A thoughtful approach is required when applying for sponsorship. Players should create a strong sponsorship request, identify and contact potential sponsors professionally, while showing patience and working on their visibility in the darts community. This can take months to years to actually get a player sponsored, with consistency and commitment being key.