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18-Year-Old Darts Champion Reflects on Life-Changing Surgery

12/27/2025

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Luke Littler, the world darts champion, aged 18, underwent childhood surgery to correct strabismus at Warrington Hospital.
He says the operation may have shaped his life, 'Who knows?'
As he defends his World Championship title at Alexandra Palace, he faces Austrian Mensur Suljovic in the third round.
He promotes darts as the highlight of the Christmas sports calendar and urges viewers to tune in.

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Luke Littler, the world darts champion, aged 18, underwent childhood surgery to correct strabismus at Warrington Hospital.
He says the operation may have shaped his life, 'Who knows?'
As he defends his World Championship title at Alexandra Palace, he faces Austrian Mensur Suljovic in the third round.
He promotes darts as the highlight of the Christmas sports calendar and urges viewers to tune in.