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Transgender darts star makes history as Noa-Lynn van Leuven makes mark at World Darts Championship

^{Published on 2024-12-17 10:45:26 - The Daily Mirror}
 

• Noa-Lynn van Leuven broke new ground for darts as she becomes the first-ever transgender to compete at the PDC World Darts Championship and the crowd made their feelings known

Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender woman, has made history by becoming the first trans woman to win a PDC Tour Card, securing her place on the professional darts circuit for the next two years. She achieved this milestone by finishing in the top 12 of the PDC Tour Card Holder Qualifiers in Kalkar, Germany, where she won 10 out of 12 matches. Van Leuven, who transitioned in 2022, has faced some opposition but has also received support from fellow players and fans. She expressed her joy and relief at earning the Tour Card, emphasizing her desire to be recognized for her dart-playing skills rather than her gender identity. Her success marks a significant moment for inclusivity in the sport of darts.

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[ https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/darts/pdc-world-noalynn-vanleuven-transgender-34330504 ]

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