Archie Self, who has been dubbed as the next Luke Littler, has taken his next step into the world of darts with a new sponsorship deal
The next Luke Littler, 15, has made his next step into the world of darts with a new sponsorship deal.
Archie Self won the WDF Boys’ World Championship back in December, when he beat Jenson Walker 3-2 in the Lakeside final, and he was ranked as the No.1 player on the junior tour in 2024.
The 15-year-old has now signed with Mission Darts after being tutored by been tutored by former darts star and Mission Darts founder Darryl Fitton.
“I am delighted to have signed a new long-term contract with Mission,” Self said. “My darts have got better and better over the last few years because of the support and guidance I have received.
“Having Darryl Fitton and Steve Reed there at Lakeside supporting me to go on and win the WDF Boys World Championship meant a lot to me. The next few years are crucial in my career and I know that Mission will be there to support and help me with anything I need.
“I would also like to thank my family and friends as without them I would not be able to do what I do. I am looking forward to many more successful years with Mission!”
Self is now part of a team that also boasts Mike De Decker, Ritchie Edhouse and Martin Lukeman.
Meanwhile Luke Littler, who is signed with Target Darts, is going from strength to strength and he has started to turn the Premier League darts into a one-horse race after he secured his fourth nightly win in Newcastle.
Littler was untouchable throughout the evening and he dispatched a faltering Luke Humphries, who struggled on the outer-ring, with ease in the final.