18 Oct 2024

Conker Controversy: Organisers address cheating claims at World Champs

From Nights, 10:17 pm on 18 October 2024

It has been quite a week in the world of competitive conkers, after a competitor in the World Conker Championships was accused of cheating.

Known as "King Conker", David Jakins won the men's competition title at the international event held in Southwick, Northamptonshire.

However, that's been called into question after a metal conker was allegedly found in his pocket.

Neil Horton is the publican of the Shuckburgh Arms, in Southwick where the championships were held and is also on the organising committee joins Emile Donovan.

"King Conker", David Jakins is at the centre of an alleged cheating controversy at the World Conker Championships

"King Conker", David Jakins is at the centre of an alleged cheating controversy at the World Conker Championships Photo: World Conker Championships