World Conker Championships scandal explained

Peterborough Telegraph

It's been a turbulent week in the world of international conkers! The PT's Community Reporter, Darren Calpin, explains how the high-profile cheating scandal that has engulfed the sport has finally been resolved.

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00:00The World Conker Championships was rocked by scandal last week when allegations of cheating

00:08were aimed at the tournament's eventual men's champion.

00:22King Conker, real name David Jakins, raised suspicion when he was found with a steel conker

00:29which was made to look like a real chestnut in his pocket.

00:34Although former engineer Mr Jakins said he only used the dummy nut to entertain children,

00:40organisers were forced to launch an investigation.

00:44After nearly a week of scrutinising video evidence and taking testimony from umpires,

00:49judges and observers, tournament's organisers have finally concluded that King Conker is

00:54in the clear.

00:57Fully exonerated, Mr Jakins retired to his local pub to celebrate his victory, with a

01:03pint of King Conker.

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