Darts Stars Littler, Humphries Receive MBEs in King's Birthday Honours

Darts stars Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have been awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours for their significant contributions to the sport. Littler, who became the youngest-ever world darts champion at 17, and Humphries, the current world number one and 2023/24 World Darts Champion, have both played pivotal roles in raising the profile of darts in recent years. Their rivalry and success have captured public attention, with Humphries recently defeating Littler in the Premier League Darts final. Alongside them, Deta Hedman, a trailblazer who became the first black woman to compete at the PDC World Championship and has won titles across five decades, was named OBE. The honours list also recognized other sporting legends, including David Beckham, who received a knighthood for his services to sport and charity, and Welsh rugby league legend Billy Boston. Beckham expressed pride in the recognition, highlighting his career and charitable work, while other notable recipients included tennis champion Virginia Wade and cricketer David Lawrence.