The Latest Breaking News from Van Leuven

Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven says ban from women’s events brings back childhood trauma

The Darts Regulatory Authority (DRA) changed its rules last month, meaning transgender women can no longer participate in women’s events

The Independent UK · May 5

Transgender darts player criticizes new policy limiting women's events to biological females

A transgender darts player says she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules stating only biological females can compete in women’s tournaments

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Noa-Lynn van Leuven banned from women-only darts events after transgender ruling

Noa-Lynn van Leuven will be banned from competing in any of the PDC’s women-only events after a ruling from the sport’s regulatory body

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

Noa-Lynn van Leuven: It’s terrible for trans people at the minute to play sports

Van Leuven made history by becoming the first trans player to compete at the World Championship on Tuesday, losing in the first round to Kevin Doets.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Even in defeat, Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins as World Darts Championship embraces first transgender player

Van Leuven made history as she stepped on to the stage at Ally Pally before falling to defeat by fellow Dutch player Kevin Doets

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Noa-Lynn van Leuven rues missed chances on historic World Championship debut

Van Leuven became the first trans player to play on the Alexandra Palace stage.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

World Darts Championship LIVE: Luke Littler gets through tricky test against Ryan Meikle to reach third round

The 17-year-old began his quest to create history at Ally Pally and dethrone Luke Humphries after falling one short earlier this year

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Who is Noa-Lynn van Leuven? The transgender darts player making World Darts Championship debut

She will be the first transgender person to throw at the annual event

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

Who is Noa-Lynn van Leuven? Transgender darts player set for World Championship debut

The 28-year-old is set to make history as the first transgender player to appear at the World Darts Championship, but her success on the women’s circuit has been met with hostility

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

Junior sous chef Noa-Lynn van Leuven hoping to cook up a storm at Ally Pally

The 28-year-old Dutchwoman, who transitioned in 2021, will create history on Tuesday when she plays Kevin Doets in the first round.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024