Darts, a sport not well known in China, originated in English pubs and later developed into a competitive sport with a rich history and culture. Darts not only tests the accuracy and stability of players, but also tests the psychological quality and strategic thinking of players. The sport of darts has a wide international reach and audience, with events of all sizes and levels held every year, attracting players and spectators from all over the world.
In such a niche and high-end sports field, there is such a Chinese female player, who has grown from an amateur to a professional champion in just a few years with her talent and hard work, creating a number of historical records and winning praise and respect at home and abroad. She is Zhou Momo, known as the legend of "the first Chinese dart woman".
However, just when she was at the peak of her darts career, a sudden bad news broke the peace of the darts world. On February 3, 2023, Zhou Momo passed away at the age of 31. The cause of her death is still a mystery and regrettable. Her departure is not only a loss for the Chinese darts world, but also for the Chinese sports world. With her short life, she wrote her legend and left indelible memories.
1. Zhou Momo's road to darts: from amateur to professional, from costume design to world champion
Zhou Momo was born in Dandong, Liaoning Province in 1991, and her university majored in fashion design. She didn't have a keen interest in darts since she was a child, but came across the sport by chance in 2013. She played darts at a darts club and was fascinated by the sport. She feels that darts is not only a recreational activity, but also a competitive sport, which requires precise throwing skills, stable psychological quality and flexible strategic thinking.
Zhou Momo decided to give up his costume design job and concentrate on learning darts. She began to participate in various darts competitions, constantly improving her level and experience. She also met many darts enthusiasts and professional players, and learned a lot of knowledge and skills from them. She also purchased professional darts equipment and props to create an environment for herself to practice.
After five years of hard work, Zhou Momo finally became a professional darts player. She began competing at higher levels and scales at home and abroad, competing against top players from around the world. She has shown amazing strength and talent in the darts arena, winning multiple championships and accolades and setting several historical records.
In 2017, at the Korea Darts Open held in South Korea, Zhou Momo defeated all his opponents by an absolute margin to win the women's championship. It was her first international championship and the first time a Chinese woman won the tournament.
In 2018, at the PDC (Professional Darts Association) World Cup in Germany, Zhou Momo and another Chinese player, Liu Yuanhao, formed a Chinese team to represent China in the event. This is the first time that the Chinese team has participated in the PDC World Cup, and Zhou Momo is also the second female player in the history of the event. Although the Chinese team ultimately failed to advance to the knockout stage, Zhou Momo performed well in the match, impressing opponents and spectators alike.
In 2019, at the Japan Phoenix Pro Darts Points Tour in Japan, Zhou Momo once again played well, defeating all his opponents in the 14th match to win the championship. It was her second title in the event and the last of her career.
Second, Zhou Momo's darts life: love and persistence, courage and dreams
Zhou Momo has a deep love and persistence for darts. She once said: "Darts are my life, I can't live without it". For darts, she gave up her original profession and job, invested a lot of time and money, and even neglected her health. She practices darts for hours every day to improve her skills and level. She is also not afraid of difficulties and challenges, constantly participating in various competitions and competing against the strongest players in the world. She has shown tenacious fighting spirit and perseverance in the darts arena, not giving up easily and not afraid of failure.
Zhou Momo also has his own courage and dreams for darts. She once said: "I want more people to know the sport of darts and let more people like darts." She hopes that through her efforts and achievements, she will win glory for the Chinese darts industry and add a bright color to the Chinese sports industry. She also hopes to promote darts through her influence and charm, so that darts can become a popular sport and let more people enjoy the fun and challenges brought by darts.
Zhou Momo has many wonderful moments and touching stories in his darts life. She often shows her personality and style in competitions, sometimes calm, sometimes passionate, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious. She often interacts with opponents and spectators during the competition, and has won the love and respect of many fans and friends. She also often shares her life and mood on social media, showing her authenticity and cuteness. She also often participates in some public welfare activities, expressing her care and responsibility to the society with her actions.
Third, Zhou Momo's dart tragedy: died young, the cause of death is a mystery, which is regrettable
On February 3, 2023, the news of Zhou Momo's sudden death shocked the darts world and the sports world. It is reported that Zhou Momo died of myocardial infarction, and repeated rescue was fruitless. She died at the age of 31, in the prime of her life. Her departure is not only a loss for the Chinese darts world, but also for the Chinese sports world.
The reason for Zhou Momo's death is still a mystery. According to some netizens, Zhou Momo had made some remarks on social media suggesting that he was not in good health before his death. For example, on January 22, 2019, she posted: "Proactive, disabled". Does this mean she was already suffering from some kind of disease at the time? Does it mean that she had a hunch or neglected her health? None of these issues have been responded to or confirmed by officials or families.
After Zhou Momo's death, she left many touching photos and videos on social media, recording her darts career and life moments. Her fans and friends have left messages on her page, expressing their condolences and nostalgia for her. Her family and friends also saw her off at her funeral and wished her peace in heaven.