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Katie Sheldon on Luke Littler's darts impact
Ireland's darts boom fueled by Luke Littler's rise.
In brief
Ireland's darts boom fueled by Luke Littler's rise. Katie Sheldon says Luke Littler's success has inspired a surge in Irish darts players, with 183 youth participants at a recent event. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Katie Sheldon's background
Katie Sheldon, 22, is a pioneer of women's darts in Ireland and has won the World Masters girls' championship.
Sheldon's achievements
Sheldon has become a two-time WDF World Cup team winner and competes on the Women's Series and Women's World Matchplay.
Sheldon's goals
Sheldon aims to win a PDC title and qualify for the Women's World Matchplay, having participated in the Netflix 'Beat Luke Littler' challenge.
Beau Greaves' success
Beau Greaves won 17 out of 24 events in the PDC Women's Series and became the first woman to win a PDC ranking title.
Sheldon's connection to Littler
Sheldon credits Luke Littler for inspiring a surge in Irish darts players, with 183 youth participants at a recent event.
Littler's challenges
Littler faces boos and whistles from crowds in the Netherlands and Germany despite his success as a two-time world champion.
Sheldon's view on respect
Sheldon says fans should respect players' livelihoods and not boo them during competitions.
Sheldon's future hopes
Sheldon hopes Luke Littler remains in the sport to continue inspiring Irish darts players.
Grand Slam of Darts
Sheldon will compete against Luke Littler at the Grand Slam of Darts from November 14-22 in Wolverhampton.
Here's the gist
Katie Sheldon says Luke Littler's success has inspired a surge in Irish darts players, with 183 youth participants at a recent event.
