Littler hopes he's inspired youngsters to take up darts
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Littler hopes he's inspired youngsters to take up darts
Luke Littler says he hopes his success in the World Darts Championship has inspired young people to take up the sport.
The 16-year-old - who started the tournament ranked 164 but has now moved into the top 32 - was beaten by Luke Humphries, who praised him for his "incredible grit and determination".
Report by Alibhaiz.
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