Luke Littler Advances in World Darts Championship

Luke Littler, the 17-year-old darts sensation, successfully advanced to the last 16 of the World Darts Championship with a 4-1 victory over veteran Ian White. Despite struggling with his doubles early on, Littler found his form when it mattered, averaging just under 98 during the match. This victory sets him up for a showdown against Ryan Joyce, who narrowly defeated Ryan Searle 4-3 in the previous round. Ian White, who has a history with Littler's grandfather, expressed admiration for the young player's talent and the attention he has brought to darts. Littler's impressive performance in the tournament has solidified his status as one of the sport's rising stars, after previously reaching the finals last year. The competition continues with high expectations as Littler seeks further success in the championship.