Muramatsu leads PDC Asian Darts Tour after latest weekend in Malaysia

Following earlier visits to the United Arab Emirates and Japan, the capital city of Kuala Lumpur staged the next quartet of events on the calendar. However, it was not the home contingent celebrating. Instead, it was the talented contingent from the Philippines who left with the biggest smiles, with two players set to return home victorious – one of whom, very much so.

Remarkably, the nation had failed to register a title across the opening two gatherings - something they emphatically put right this time around. After a long opening day, the first Filipino to etch his name onto the 2026 honours board was Aris Quijano, who defeated his more established compatriot Christian Perez in season’s ninth event. Recognised apparently as an official Master by the National Darts Federation of the Philippines, Quijano showcased exactly why.

The 38-year-old overcame Paolo Nebrida in the quarter-finals before easing past Ryuta Arihara - a title winner earlier in the season - to reach the final. There, he defeated Ryusei Azemoto to become the first Filipino winner of the campaign. DARTS PLAYER MERCHANDISE AND COLLECTABLES AT OUR DARTSWORLD STORE!

Then, much like London buses, one quickly became two. Nebrida, clearly determined to make amends for his earlier exit, did exactly that. After progressing smoothly through the early rounds, the 31-year-old produced a strong run against fellow Filipinos, defeating Eduardo Largo in the quarter-finals and Perez in the semi-finals before gaining swift revenge on Quijano in the final.