Darts sensation Luke Littler admitted he’s not bothered by feedback and digs about his age.
Littler has had the world consuming out of the palm of his hand as he shocked the darting world to succeed in the Paddy Power World Darts Championship remaining on debut at simply 16 years of age. It topped off an unimaginable yr that noticed him win the World Youth Championship simply weeks earlier than taking to the Ally Pally.
Throughout the event his age has been questioned relating to his older look, other than his insane darting potential at such a younger age. Those questions and jibes intensified in latest weeks as he turned a family identify on the planet of sport, not to mention darts.
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Littler brushed apart UK Open champion Andrew Gilding and his five-time world title icon Raymond van Barneveld on the way in which to triumphing over 2018 world champ Rob Cross within the semi-final. But it proved one step too far as he was overwhelmed by essentially the most in-form participant on Planet Darts, Luke Humphries, 7-4 within the remaining.
The Warrington dartist’s video games had usually been performed to the backdrop of the group singing ‘You’ve received college within the morning!’ But he revealed that he doesn’t thoughts the digs that are available questioning his age and relating to his appears to be like too, he informed BBC Sport: “I’ve got a nice beard, that’s what people are going to say.
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“People are 16 with out one hair, and other people even older [laughs]. It’s been occurring for years. When I used to be 14 they mentioned I did not look my age however I’m not bothered. I do know I’m 16! I simply block it out, giggle at them, do not even reply to them or give them my time.”
Littler’s new-found fame has seen him chosen for the upcoming Premier League which begins subsequent month. Alongside his £200,000 prize cash from the world champs, he can have the prospect to play for £10,000 if he wins an evening throughout the event, with the winner of the entire competitors pocketing £275,000.