US EditionTransgender Darts Star Noa-Lynn Van Leuven Banned From Female Events in New Rule
NO LOC, JUL 29 – The World Darts Federation now limits women's events to those female at birth after a vote, affecting transgender athlete Noa-Lynn van Leuven and updating tournament eligibility rules.
- Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a darts competitor who is transgender, has been prohibited from competing in women's events organized by the World Darts Federation starting July 28, 2025.
- The WDF changed eligibility rules after a September 2024 meeting called for restricting women's events to players female at birth, prompting this policy update.
- Van Leuven, who transitioned in 2021, made history last October by qualifying for the PDC World Championship as the first transgender woman and continues to be permitted to compete in both open category and PDC events.
- She said at a recent tournament, "I just want to play darts," and thanked fans for their support amid protests and removals of gender-critical campaigners.
- This ruling highlights ongoing debate over transgender eligibility in sports and leaves the door open for future policy reviews if laws or scientific studies change.
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