Transgender athlete, banned from competition, announces tearful ‘retirement’ at 29
The Darts Regulation Authority has banned transgender athlete Noa-Lynn van Leuven from competing against women, prompting her to announce her retirement at 29. Van Leuven had competed in women's events since 2022 and won six PDC Women's Series titles, but the DRA cited scientific opinion that darts is a 'gender-affected sport' and male advantage exists.
The Darts Regulation Authority announced a rule banning Noa-Lynn van Leuven from competing against women. Van Leuven began competing in women's events in 2022 and became the first transgender woman to compete at the PDC World Darts Championship in 2024. She won six PDC Women's Series titles. The DRA cited a report by Dr. Emma Hilton, concluding that darts is a 'gender-affected sport' with male advantage. Van Leuven announced her retirement, saying she was no longer allowed to compete. The decision was made after a review of the DRA's Trans and Gender Diverse Policy, which included considering legal advice and precedent cases.
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