Luke Humphries Supports Transgender Darts Player

World darts number one Luke Humphries has come out in support of transgender player Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who is set to make history as the first trans player to compete in a televised PDC tournament against men. Van Leuven, who transitioned in 2021, will face three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in her first match at the Grand Slam of Darts. Despite facing hostility and criticism from some fellow players, including Deta Hedman, Humphries insists that van Leuven is not breaking any rules and should be allowed to compete. He emphasized the importance of treating her with respect, stating that she deserves to participate based on her qualifications in the Women's Series. Humphries also expressed sympathy for van Leuven regarding the online abuse she receives, suggesting that she may want to stay off social media to avoid negativity. Ultimately, he hopes that the sport can move past the controversy and focus on her abilities as a dart player.