Dutch darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven is set to make history as the first trans competitor at the PDC World Championship at the Alexandra Palace.
The 28-year-old made her debut in the PDC Women's Series in 2022, following her transition the previous year. She has twice reached the semi-finals of her home tournament, the Dutch Open, losing to eventual champion Beau Greaves in the 2024 edition.
Van Leuven had the chance to compete against the world's top female players at the upcoming Women's World Championship at Lakeside.
However, she will instead participate in the PDC World Championship where the world's best male players compete. READ MORE: Phil Taylor breaks silence on I'm A Celebrity rumours as darts icon tipped for ITV show READ MORE: PDC hint at major change to World Darts Championship that will impact Luke Littler Only a few women have played in the PDC event at Ally Pally over the years.