Luke Littler Wins BBC Young Sports Personality

Luke Littler, the 17-year-old darts prodigy, has made headlines for his remarkable achievements in 2024, including winning the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year and securing the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts titles. Despite a stellar year, he was runner-up to Keely Hodgkinson for the main BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, which sparked complaints from fans who felt he deserved the top honor. Littler's success has drawn significant attention to the sport, with his World Championship final appearance last year being the most-watched non-football event in Sky Sports history. As he prepares for his second PDC World Darts Championship campaign at Alexandra Palace, he is seen as a top contender, although betting data indicates that reigning champion Luke Humphries remains the fans' favorite. Littler's earnings have surpassed £1 million this year, and he has made history as the first darts player to win the Young Sports Personality award. Overall, he continues to inspire a new generation of darts enthusiasts while elevating the sport's profile.