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'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row

'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row

Summary

Luke Littler, a 19-year-old darts player, has won every major trophies in the sport but has faced boos and whistles from fans, especially in the Netherlands. Because of this negative crowd behavior, Littler has said he may stop playing in some tournaments, causing concern about his future in darts.

Key Facts

  • Luke Littler is 19 years old and has won all major darts tournaments.
  • He has become a multi-millionaire with sponsorship deals and a TV show.
  • Littler has faced booing and hostile crowd behavior, particularly in the Netherlands.
  • A referee once stopped a match to warn the crowd about their behavior during Littler’s game.
  • Littler threatened to skip some future events due to negative reactions from fans.
  • Similar crowd reactions happened to former top player Michael van Gerwen early in his career.
  • Littler started playing darts professionally in 2024 and won the PDC World Championship at 17.
  • Fans’ negative reactions could affect Littler’s willingness to continue competing in certain tournaments.
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