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Noa-Lynn van Leuven to “step back” from darts for mental health reasons

Noa-Lynn van Leuven to “step back” from darts for mental health reasons

Noa-Lynn van Leuven, the first trans player to compete at the World Darts Championship, has announced she will “step back” from the sport for mental health reasons. The 28-year-old history maker, who lost in the first round of WDC to Dutch compatriot Kevin Doets, returned to the oche at Q-School, wh

Huw Ware to make history as first openly gay referee for a PDC World Darts Championship final

Huw Ware to make history as first openly gay referee for a PDC World Darts Championship final

Huw Ware is to make history as the first openly gay referee for a PDC World Darts Championship final this evening when Luke Littler takes on Michael van Gerwen. Ware, one of the few openly gay figures in professional darts, said on his blog: “I’ve been with the PDC for eight years now and it […]

Noa-Lynn van Leuven set to make history as the first trans player at the World Darts Championship

Noa-Lynn van Leuven set to make history as the first trans player at the World Darts Championship

Noa-Lynn van Leuven is set to make history as the first trans player at the World Darts Championship. Van Leuven, 28, who will take on Kevin Doets on Tuesday, December 17, secured her spot with impressive Women’s Series performances and is determined to let her skills take centre stage. “It’s going

Dutch darts player Michael van Gerwen sticks up for trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven

Dutch darts player Michael van Gerwen sticks up for trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven

Michael van Gerwen told trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven to ignore the crowd after the 28-year-old was booed during Saturday night’s clash. Prior to the match, which was won by van Gerwen, the Dutch darts player launched a staunch defence of van Leuven, making it clear he didn’t care about his r

Noa-Lynn van Leuven to become first trans player to compete at Grand Slam of Darts

Noa-Lynn van Leuven to become first trans player to compete at Grand Slam of Darts

Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who has risen through the rankings in recent months, is set to become the first trans player to compete at the Grand Slam of Darts this month in Wolverhampton. The Dutch darts player, who could now face the likes of Luke Littler and reigning world champion Luke Humphries, has hi

Trans darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven books her place in the PDC World Darts Championships after beating world number one

Trans darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven books her place in the PDC World Darts Championships after beating world number one

Trans darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven has booked her place in the PDC World Darts Championship after beating world number one Beau Greaves at Alexandra Palace. Dutchwoman Van Leuven, 28, secured her place at the PDC event, following a dominant victory over Greaves. Never before has a trans woman co

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