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DARK SECRETS: David jakins | Rare Historical Photos

Clicky Ponting and ‘known cheats’ on the golf course: the crisis in UK sportsmanship

Some blame social media and the behaviour of world leaders for a perceived decline in honesty

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Conker tournament introduces ‘airport-style’ security after steel conker scandal

Some 256 people from nine different countries, including Japan, entered this year’s competition, which was held in Peterborough on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025

Conker world championships face being axed after summer’s extreme weather

Organisers say hot, dry weather has led to smaller-than-average conkers this year

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

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Men’s conker champion at centre of steel chestnut probe ‘won title fairly’

David Jakins, 82, took the title after defeating his opponent with a one-hit win, which led to concerns about the conker he had used.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships

David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024

Scandal erupts at World Conker Championships as triumphant 'King Conker' caught with painted steel replica: 'The whole thing is nuts'

David Jakins has been competing since 1977 but won for the first time this year… or did he?

PC Gamer · Oct 17, 2024

What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers

Sports fans love the drama of cheating accusations but perhaps event organisers love the resulting media attention even more

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024

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‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest

After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

World Conker Championships 'cheating' storm after winner found with painted steel nut in pocket

‘King Conker’ denies accusations of using steel dummy in final of world competition

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024

Conker World Championships embroiled in cheating scandal after steel dummy found in winner’s pocket

‘King Conker’ denies accusations of using steel dummy in final of world competition

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024

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