US EditionCameron Menzies: I Came Close to Wrapping up Darts Career After Punching Table
Cameron Menzies nearly quit darts after surgery for a severe hand injury from punching a drinks table but returned to win at the Poland Darts Open, admitting lasting finger numbness.
- On Feb 20, 2026, Cameron Menzies admitted he nearly ended his darts career after repeatedly punching a table at the World Championship, calling it a massive mistake.
- After losing to Charlie Manby, Menzies punched a drinks table at Ally Pally, splitting his right hand open and leaving him bloodied as he walked off stage.
- After the incident, Menzies required surgery and specialist care; the injury left him with numbness in one finger and he couldn’t throw for six weeks.
- Menzies beat Richie Edhouse 6-4 and registered nine 180s, promising a strong return at the Saturday match against James Wade.
- Menzies must now live with the reputation as 'table-puncher' and said he is not in a good place mentally while continuing ongoing hand treatment and trauma care, with medical staff expecting feeling to return.
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Two months after his big crack at the Darts Worlds, Cameron Menzies was able to play again. However, the Scotsman keeps some big sequelae from his injury.
Darts star reveals shocking hand injuries after anger outburst following loss left player covered in blood
Scottish darts player Cameron Menzies has disclosed he has permanently lost sensation in his fingers following his infamous table-punching outburst at Alexandra Palace in December.The Ayrshire thrower made the revelation after securing a 6-4 victory over former European Champion Ritchie Edhouse at the Poland Darts Open on Friday, marking his first competitive match since the incident.Menzies told Oche 180: "Basically I've no feeling in my finger…
Darts star's shocking lasting damage and scar from punching table at World Championship - The Mirror
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Darts star Cameron Menzies has spoken out about his outburst at the World Darts Championship which saw him punch his water table and bloody his hand
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