Noa-Lynn van Leuven makes history as first trans woman at PDC World Darts Championship

Noa-Lynn van Leuven made history as the first trans woman to compete in the PDC World Darts Championship. Despite facing boos during her match, she remained focused and expressed her love for the game, emphasizing her desire to play darts. Van Leuven lost to Kevin Doets in the first round but has had a successful year, achieving significant victories and preparing for Q-School next month to pursue a professional tour card. Support from fellow players has helped her navigate challenges, including online harassment. The tournament also saw notable upsets, including World Grand Prix champion Mike De Decker's early exit. Peter Wright advanced after a tough match against Wesley Plaisier, setting up a third-round clash with Jermaine Wattimena.