Darts Player Noa-Lynn Van Leuven Vows to Continue Fighting After Transgender Women Ban

Noa-Lynn Van Leuven has expressed her determination to keep fighting after the darts governing body announced a ban on transgender women competing in women's tournaments. The 29-year-old, who made history by becoming the first transgender woman to play at the World Darts Championship in 2024, stated that the decision is not just about her, but also a significant setback for the trans community. Van Leuven, who has won six titles on the women's tour since joining in 2022, revealed her disappointment and frustration, saying she has worked hard to get to where she is and now feels forced into retirement. The Darts Regulation Authority's ruling allows transgender women to continue competing in open tournaments, but Van Leuven emphasized that this decision is another blow to the trans community, especially following recent decisions made by the International Olympic Committee. She received support from fellow players, including Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries, who defended her right to compete. Van Leuven has vowed to go back to the drawing board and continue fighting, saying 'this isn't the end' and 'I'm not done fighting'.