New Policy Prohibits Transgender Women from Competing in Female Darts Tournaments

The Darts Regulation Authority has introduced a new Eligibility Policy, stating that only individuals assigned female at birth can participate in women's darts tournaments. This decision comes after a thorough review of the Trans and Gender Diverse Policy, which included a report by a developmental biologist and consideration of recent UK court rulings. As a result, transgender females will no longer be allowed to compete in women's events, but can still participate in open tournaments. Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a prominent transgender darts player, has expressed her disappointment and criticism of the decision, describing it as a significant setback for the trans community. The DRA aims to be inclusive and will continue to monitor developments in transgender participation in sports, reviewing its policy annually.