Luke Littler Wins Premier League Darts After Near-Withdrawal
The 19-year-old player defeated opponents to claim the title and later said he had considered quitting earlier in the season. He also noted receiving boos at multiple events this year.
dutchnews.nlLuke Littler won the Premier League Darts title and broke down in tears during the post-match interview. The 19-year-old told Sky Sports he had been "down bad" at one point and had considered leaving the competition. Littler also stated that he had been booed at several tournaments during the current season.
The boos occurred across multiple events held earlier in 2026.
Littler said the negative reactions contributed to his low point during the campaign. No further statements from event organizers were included in the report.
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2 events- Match night
Luke Littler wins Premier League Darts and cries during interview.
1 source@SkyNews - Post-match interview
Littler tells Sky Sports he considered quitting and felt "down bad."
1 source@SkyNews
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Future tournament attendance may be affected by reported crowd reactions.
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