Darts star Luke Littler nominated for Laureus Award

Luke Littler, a prominent darts player, has been nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. This historic nomination makes him the first darts player to be recognized by the prestigious awards, often called 'The Oscars of Sport'.

Littler, who recently retained his UK Open title, expressed a personal aspiration to meet tennis star Carlos Alcaraz at the Madrid sports ceremony next month. Littler revealed that he is a significant tennis fan and that Alcaraz's recent Grand Slam victory even resulted in him winning a wager.

Alcaraz himself is nominated for World Sportsman of the Year and previously won the breakthrough award in 2023. Littler acknowledged the honor of his nomination, seeing it as a testament to his breakthrough achievements in 2024. He anticipates being among many accomplished athletes at the event.