Mensur Suljovic has apologized for his conduct during a recent match, but he now faces a formal investigation by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) over allegations of crowd incitement and sexist remarks.
The regulatory body has opened a probe into two specific incidents involving the darts professional. The first concerns Suljovic's behavior on stage, where he was accused of inciting the crowd to jeer during his match against Ross Smith.
The second aspect of the investigation relates to comments made by Suljovic during an on-stage interview. According to the DRA, his remarks regarding the crowd incident were alleged to be sexist in nature.
While Suljovic has issued an apology for the situation, the DRA has determined that the matter requires further scrutiny to ensure compliance with the sport's conduct standards.
The Darts Regulation Authority is responsible for upholding the rules and ethical standards within the sport, and referrals for such behavioral issues are part of their ongoing effort to maintain a professional environment for players and audiences alike.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>