Dom Taylor has been thrown out of the World Darts Championship after failing a drugs test.
Taylor, 27, beat Oskar Lukasiak 3-0 last Sunday at Alexandra Palace and was due to face Jonny Clayton in the second round of the tournament.
But the Englishman has now been suspended from all events with immediate effect, and Clayton has received a bye into the third round.
‘In line with its ongoing anti-doping procedures the PDC and DRA are conducting drug testing during the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace,’ a statement by the Professional Darts Corporation reads.
‘On 19 December, the DRA was notified of an adverse analytical finding in respect of the player Dom Taylor resulting from a test conducted on 14 December.
‘As a result of this and in line with relevant DRA processes, Dom Taylor has been suspended from participating in any DRA regulated events with immediate effect.
Dom Taylor has been thrown out of the World Darts Championship after failing a drugs test
‘This matter will now be the subject of a disciplinary process in line with the relevant DRA Anti-Doping Rules.
‘The DRA will not be making any further comment pending the outcome of this confidential process.’
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