Darts World Cup: Littler’s Challenge – Press Reaction

Luke Littler stormed to the World Darts Championship title for the second time. This is how the British and international press reacted to the clear 7:1 in the final against the Dutchman Gian van Veen.

“The Sun”: “Unstoppable, invincible, inevitable – Luke Littler becomes a legend by fulfilling his dream of defending the Ally Pally title in spectacular fashion. ‘The Nuke’ capped one of the greatest seasons in darts history by defending the Sid Waddell Trophy and collecting a record £1 million in prize money.”

Press Association: “Luke Littler’s biggest obstacle to his second consecutive world title was the return of the Ally Pally Wasp.”

“The Telegraph”: “The Ally Pally Wasp returns to attack Luke Littler in the finale.”

BBC: “Littler’s masterstroke secures him second consecutive World Cup title.”

“Daily Star”: “Luke Littler wins the Darts World Championship for the second time in a row and outclasses Gian van Veen.”

Sky Sports: “Demolition! Littler dominates van Veen and the Wasp to defend his title.”

“The Independent”: “Luke Littler cements his place among the world’s greatest darts players with his second world title in a row. The 18-year-old joins the ranks of Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson, who also won two titles in a row – and is the new king of Alexandra Palace.”

De Telegraaf: “Gian van Veen’s World Cup dream ends: The outstanding Luke Littler defeats the Dutchman and defends his world title. Van Veen misses the surprise.”

“AD”: “Gian van Veen missed out on becoming the third Dutch world champion of all time. The reigning world champion Luke Littler, only 18 years old, impressively demonstrated on Saturday evening that he is in a class of his own in the darts world.”

“The Athletic”: “Teenage phenomenon Luke Littler has made history again and won the PDC Darts World Championship for the second time in a row.”

“Krone”: “Outstanding Littler storms to defend his title.”