Devon Twins Inspired by Littler: Darts Life Change
- The remarkable rise of teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is fueling a surge in youth participation in Devon.
- Identical twins harry and Alfie,from Devon,are among those chasing their dreams of becoming professional darts players.
- Harry said seeing Littler compete inspired him to take up the sport.
Inspired by Luke Littler’s meteoric rise, a youth darts craze is sweeping devon. News Directory 3 reports that the success of the young darts star has ignited a passion for the sport among young players, with Devon darts academies experiencing meaningful growth. Twins Harry and Alfie are among those now chasing thier dreams, training at the Teignbridge Darts Academy, which has tripled in size.The pair credit Littler’s World Championship performance for inspiring them to take up the game, a decision they describe as “life-changing.” This surge of interest highlights the impact of high-profile sporting achievements on grassroots participation; Devon is poised to nurture its own future darts champions.Discover what’s next for the rising stars.
luke Littler’s Rise Sparks Youth darts Craze in Devon
Updated May 29, 2025
The remarkable rise of teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is fueling a surge in youth participation in Devon. Inspired by Littler’s performance at the PDC World Championship, young players are flocking to darts academies, hoping to emulate his success in the sport of darts.
Identical twins harry and Alfie,from Devon,are among those chasing their dreams of becoming professional darts players. They train at Teignbridge darts Academy in Newton Abbot, one of seven darts clubs established in the county this year. The academy has reportedly tripled in size over the past year, now coaching 60 children between 6 and 18.
Harry said seeing Littler compete inspired him to take up the sport. “I saw [Littler] in the world championships and then decided to get a dartboard and then took it up from there,” he said, adding that he enjoys the people he meets and how much he enjoys the game. “It’s been pretty much life-changing I’d say.”
“I never really thought of playing darts before, and then I saw him on TV and thought, ‘Why not?'”
Jon Bush, chairman of Teignbridge Darts Academy, expressed his pride in the academy’s growth and the enthusiasm of the young players. Lucas Hill, the academy’s secretary, added that he finds joy in helping young players pursue opportunities he lacked as a child.
What’s next
With the growing popularity of youth darts, Devon’s academies plan to expand their programs and provide more opportunities for young players to develop their skills and compete in tournaments.