Luke Littler to miss BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony

12 Dec 2025 • 8:52 PM MYT
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  • Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts star, has been shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
  • Littler confirmed he will not be attending next week's ceremony, and stated that he believes Lando Norris will win the accolade.
  • He began his 2026 World Championship campaign with a comfortable win on Thursday and is now on a 10-day break.
  • During his break, Littler plans to watch Manchester United play Bournemouth, after attending United’s 4-1 win against Wolves on Monday.
  • He clarified that his tickets for the match at Molineux were a gift from Adidas, addressing fan backlash over his attendance.

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