"I just got an email. Apparently, I just got retired. Not by choice, but because I am no longer allowed to compete. I have worked so damn hard for years just to get here. I showed up and I competed."
"I respected the sport every game and every single day. Now, with just one decision, I am being told I no longer belong. This isn't just about me; it is another huge hit for the trans community."
Noa-Lynn van Leuven, the first trans woman to qualify for the World Championships in darts, has been forced into retirement following a ban on trans women competing in women's events by the Darts Regulation Authority. Van Leuven expressed her disappointment on Instagram, stating that she worked hard to reach this level and feels excluded from the sport she respects. Her achievements include winning six titles and competing in televised tournaments, but she faced challenges, including protests and withdrawals from opponents due to her identity.
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