Littler eyes more success - but what will his run do for darts?

Thursday, 4 January 2024
BBC Sport looks at what Luke Littler's remarkable World Championship run has done for darts - and why the 16-year-old believes he can become world champion in the not too distant future.

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News video: Littler hopes he's inspired youngsters to take up darts

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Luke Littler says he hopes his success in the World Darts Championship has inspired young people to take up the sport. The 16-year-old - who started the tournament ranked 164 but has now moved into the top 32 - was beaten by Luke Humphries, who praised him for his "incredible grit and...

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