Luke “The Nuke” leads an all star line-up, including promoter Barry Hearn, ex boxer Tony Bellew, and England goalkeeping legend David Seaman at the Target Sport Stars Fishing event
Darts world champion Luke Littler swaps arrows for a rod as he leads a superstar sporting cast for a charity fishing event.
The competition brings together legends from the world of sport who compete in single and team championships – with promoter Barry Hearn, ex boxer Tony Bellew, and England goalkeeping legend David Seaman also confirmed to take part.
It hopes to raise £40,000 and supports the work of several charities, including the Willow Foundation and the Ricky Hatton Foundation, named after the tragic fighter. Luke, the new Premier League champ and current world number one, will be looking to add another trophy to this year’s haul by the lake.
It’s the third consecutive year “The Nuke” has competed at the event, and the fishing-mad darts king will be aiming to reel in the big fish on the open water instead of the oche – as it’s the one crown that has eluded him so far.
The Target Sports Stars Fishing Championship will see 32 sporting icons and guests split into eight teams of four as they compete to be crowned singles and team champions.
Fishing is one of the great British pastimes and continues to soar in popularity, especially among youths.
Event organiser Jess Harding said: “The beauty of fishing is that anyone can take part and has a chance of reeling something in, particularly at our competition lake. Last year, someone who had never fished before won the singles title – that’s why we love it.”
Sports promoter Hearn added: “Everyone who knows me, knows I love to win. The competition at the Target Sport Stars Fishing Champion-ship gets fiercer every single year.”
Each year, the event raises funds for charities that will be shared with The Willow Foundation, established by Arsenal and England legend Bob Wilson and supporting charities St Francis Hospice, Haven House, the Ricky Hatton Foundation and Alex – The Leukodystrophy Charity.
Bob, founder of the Willow Foundation said: “We’re extremely grateful that the team at Target Sport Stars Fishing Championship continues to support the vital work of the Willow Foundation.
“The event brings together some of the biggest names from the world of sport and we thank all the competitors and sponsors in creating this ‘special day.” He added it “allows us to create our own Willow Special Days that provide hope, smiles, and an experience to remember for young adults living with life-threatening illnesses in the UK”.
Sports fans will be able to see who wins the coveted championships as the event will be broadcast on ITV. It is scheduled to take place at Tunnel Barn Farm, Warwick on July 28.