Luke Littler celebrates with the Sid Waddell trophy after victory against Gian van Veen after the final of the World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace. He is wearing his signature purple and yellow darts shirt and smiling.

Luke Littler's rise 'beyond anything expected', childhood coach says – BBC

January 4, 2026

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