Luke Littler has announced that he will not be attending the upcoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony, even though he is a nominee for the top award. He believes that Lando Norris is likely to win the prestigious accolade.
Known as ‘The Nuke’, the 18-year-old is among the six contenders for the coveted award, competing against notable names such as Norris, Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton, and Ellie Kildunne. Despite being nominated last year and narrowly missing out to Keely Hodgkinson, Littler’s main focus remains on his upcoming match against either Mario Vandenbogaerde or David Davies, scheduled just two days after the awards show on December 18.
Regarding the ceremony, Littler stated that he has no plans to attend, emphasizing his commitment to his forthcoming match. Reflecting on his chances, he mentioned missing only four major wins this year and expressed uncertainty about how those wins might have affected his award prospects, wishing good luck to the eventual winner.
In the days ahead, Littler intends to relax at home, with a plan to watch Manchester United’s match against Bournemouth on Monday night. A devoted Manchester United supporter, he recently attended the team’s away victory at Molineux, where he faced some skepticism about acquiring tickets. Littler clarified that he received the tickets from Adidas, explaining that the company distributes tickets to individuals annually.
Following a successful 3-0 victory over Darius Labanauskas at Ally Pally, Littler discussed his win and the challenges he faced during the match. He highlighted the importance of settling nerves early in the game and acknowledged the tough competition in the tournament, expressing his satisfaction with his performance.
As the World Darts Championship approaches, Littler, the reigning champion and youngest titleholder, is gearing up to defend his crown amidst fierce competition, notably from rival Luke Humphries. The championship preview features insights from both players, along with interviews with darts experts and an overview of the contenders and upcoming matches. Readers can access more championship content through a dedicated link provided.