Trans darts thrower speaks out against federation barring biological males from women’s competition

Trans darts thrower speaks out against federation barring biological males from women’s competition

Noa-Lynn van Leuven said the rule is a 'loss for the trans community in sports'

Noa-Lynn van Leuven of the Netherlands throws against Mikuru Suzuki of Japan during the women's 2024 Betfred World Matchplay Finals at Winter Gardens July 21, 2024, in Blackpool, England. (Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Noa-Lynn van Leuven of Holland celebrates winning the first set before losing her round one match against Kevin Doets of Holland during day three of the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship 2024/2025 at Alexandra Palace Dec. 17, 2024, in London. (Tom Jenkins/Getty Images)

Noa-Lynn van Leuven in a first round match against Kevin Doets during day three of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London, Dec. 17, 2024. (Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)