IDF Ranking Tournament Concludes in Salou

SALOU, Spain — The International Dart Federation successfully concluded its IDF Ranking Tournament 2026 on March 27–28 at the Hotel Best Cap Salou. The two‑day event featured warm‑up singles on Friday evening followed by the main ranking tournaments on Saturday, drawing strong participation from across Europe and showcasing the growing international appeal of darts.

Men’s Singles: Slovakian Player Claims Title

The men’s singles event featured a high level of competition throughout the knockout stages. Slovakia’s Dusan Stries secured the gold medal with a strong performance in the final against Germany’s Lucio Rave. Germany’s Thomas Treczka earned the bronze medal, contributing to an overall solid showing for the German team, while the title ultimately went to Slovakia.

Gold: Dusan Stries – Slovakia

Silver: Lucio Rave – Germany

Bronze: Thomas Treczka – Germany

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"The depth of talent in this year's men's field was exceptional," said an IDF Technical Committee observer. "To see players from multiple nations competing at such a high level demonstrates the continued development of darts across Europe."

Women's Singles: German‑French podium battle

The women's singles event saw Ina Thöle of Germany take the top spot with a composed and technically precise performance throughout the tournament. Martin Laura of France claimed silver after a hard‑fought final, while Veronika Vargova of Slovakia secured the bronze medal.

Gold: Ina Thöle – GERMANY

Silver: Martin Laura – FRANCE

Bronze: Veronika Vargova – SLOVAKIA

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"The women's competition showcased exceptional consistency and tactical awareness,". "Thöle's victory reflects the growing strength of German women's darts, while the French and Slovakian representatives proved they are forces to be reckoned with on the international stage."

Draw Your Partner (DYP): International collaboration

The Draw Your Partner (DYP) event, which pairs players randomly to encourage international collaboration and social play, concluded with the following results:

Gold: Schunke & Matthieu – GERMANY / FRANCE

Silver: Baumbach & Cserpes – GERMANY / HUNGARY

Bronze: Rave & Lucas – GERMANY / FRANCE

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"The DYP format remains one of the most popular aspects of IDF events,". "It creates opportunities for players from different nations to compete together, build friendships, and share knowledge across federations."

Warm‑Up Singles: Setting the stage

Friday evening's warm‑up competitions provided an exciting prelude to the main ranking tournament.

Men's Warm‑Up 501 MO

Gold: Gábor Takács – HUNGARY

Silver: Jose Antonio Fernandez Soriano – ESPAÑA

Bronze: Julio Verdejo Mendoza – ESPAÑA

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Women's Warm‑Up 501 MO

Gold: Abigail Marian Escudero – ESPAÑA

Silver: Lucia Jankovska – SLOVAKIA

Bronze: Michaela Mcclain – GERMANY

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Ranking implications

Under the IDF's ranking system, all results from the Salou tournament will contribute to players' world rankings. As a ranking event on the official circuit, the tournament carries significant weighting, with points awarded across all categories.

"Every IDF‑sanctioned ranking tournament matters for athletes working their way up the global standings,". "Salou may be a coastal destination, but for these competitors, the points earned here are crucial for their progression toward major championships. We were thrilled to see such strong participation across all divisions."

Venue and organization

The Hotel Best Cap Salou provided an excellent setting for the championship, with facilities meeting IDF standards for international competition. The venue served as both the competition hall and the official accommodation for participants and visitors, offering a centralized and convenient experience for all attendees.

The Spanish Dart Federation received praise from participating nations for their hospitality, efficient tournament organization, and the quality of the playing facilities.

Looking ahead

The IDF Ranking Tournament in Salou has established itself as a key fixture on the International

darts calendar. With strong participation from Germany, Spain, France, Hungary, Slovakia, Finland, Switzerland, and Italy, the event demonstrated the continued expansion of competitive darts across the continent.

The next IDF‑sanctioned event will be announced shortly via the official IDF rankings portal.