Transgender Darts Player Noa-Lynn Van Leuven Vows to Continue Fighting After Being Banned from Women's Events

Noa-Lynn Van Leuven has expressed her determination to keep fighting after being banned from competing in women's darts tournaments. The 29-year-old transgender woman, who has won six titles on the women's tour since joining in 2022, made history by becoming the first transgender woman to play at the World Darts Championship in 2024. Van Leuven has been banned from competing in women's events by the Darts Regulation Authority, which has ruled that only biological females should be eligible to compete in women's tournaments. The decision has been met with dismay by Van Leuven, who feels that it is not just about her, but about the entire trans community. Despite the ban, Van Leuven has vowed to continue fighting and has received support from fellow players, including Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries. Van Leuven has stated that she just wants to play darts and have fun, and is not ready to give up on her dreams. The ban on transgender women from competing in women's events is a growing trend, with the International Olympic Committee also announcing a blanket ban on transgender women from competing in women's sports at the Olympics from 2028.