Martin Adams defeated Trina Gulliver MBE at the Champion of Champions event but was soon in tears during a special trophy presentation for his fellow darting legend.
Earlier this month, the 38 trophies and plaques belonging to the now defunct British Darts Organisation were put up for auction in order to pay off creditors.
Gulliver was the most successful female player, lifting the women's trophy at Lakeside a record 10 times during her career from 2001 to 2016, and has recently been involved in the televised events on the World Senior Tour, featuring the likes of Phil Taylor and Adams.
The 53-year-old gave Wolfie a fantastic battle during their Champion of Champions quarter-final in Blackpool on Saturday before bowing out 10-7 - but she was kept on stage as presenter Helen Chamberlain.
Gulliver was subsequently presented with the Women's World Championship trophy, which has been bought by one of the tournament sponsors LP Metal Detecting during the auction.
It was a priceless moment that had Wolfie in tears!
What a special moment for Trina Gulliver 😢
— World Seniors Darts (@SeniorsDarts) March 25, 2023
Fantastic gesture from one of our sponsors LP Metal Decting, in gifting the 10 times World Champion, the Women's World Championship Trophy 🏆. pic.twitter.com/MFAh4Zodqb
World Seniors Champion of Champions: Draw & Tournament bracket
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Time: 12pm-5pm
TV Channel: Channel 5
QUARTER-FINALS
Best of 19 legs
- Robert Thornton 6-10 Richie Howson
- David Cameron 10-5 Kevin Painter
- Phil Taylor 8-10 Leonard Gates
- Martin Adams 10-7 Trina Gulliver
SUNDAY MARCH 26
Time: 12pm-5pm
TV Channel: Channel 5
SEMI-FINALS
Best of 25 legs
- Richie Howson v David Cameron
- Leonard Gates v Martin Adams
FINAL
Best of 25 legs
- Winner SF 1 v Winner SF 2
World Seniors Champion of Champions: How to watch
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