Professional darts player Dom Taylor has been barred from participating in all PDC events and stripped of his World Darts Championship winnings after failing a drug test, as confirmed by the Darts Regulation Authority. This decision comes after Taylor, 27, initially received a suspension in December due to an 'adverse analytical finding' from a test conducted on December 14. He had previously been suspended for a month earlier in the year for a similar offense at the Players Championship Finals, serving a reduced sentence after completing a UKAD-approved treatment program. The PDC Order of Merit has been updated, removing Taylor's £25,000 in winnings, which has resulted in him dropping to 68th place and losing his eligibility for a one-year PDC tour card.
Taylor has publicly apologized for his actions, citing personal struggles and a history of dishonesty about his situation. The DRA has initiated a disciplinary process in accordance with their anti-doping rules, and the matter will be addressed confidentially.