Noa-Lynn van Leuven: A darts debut with strong resistance!

Noa-Lynn van Leuven, the first trans woman who will ever compete at the Darts World Cup, is the focus of attention. Tomorrow, December 16, the 28-year-old will be the first round for the 28-year-old at Alexandra Palace in London against her compatriot Kevin Doets. Your debut will not only be a challenge for you personally, but also marks a historical moment in sport, such as reported.

The Dutch fought a variety of resistance in her career and said in a podcast that she has often received death threats on social media. "Someone wrote to me: 'If you follow my girl on the ladies' toilet, I will kill you.' Such messages scare and lead to me often feel insecure," said van Leuven. She also had to take violent criticism on the pitch; Prominent competitors such as Detail Hedman and teammates like Aileen de Graaf demonstratively resigned against them. Despite the setbacks, she sees her participation as an opportunity to encourage: "It doesn't matter who or what you are - you have to respect each other," she emphasized how