Littler Shares Nostalgic Message Highlighting Dad’s 7-Year Journey
Luke Littler, known as “The Nuke,” is in the midst of a fierce competition to defend his World Darts Championship title. The 18-year-old has come a long way since he began his journey in the sport seven years ago. Tonight, he will face Krzysztof Ratajski in the quarter-finals of the championship.
Reflecting on a Seven-Year Journey
In a recent Instagram post, Littler shared a throwback message from his father, Anthony Buckley. This post, originally made seven years ago, highlighted Littler’s growth in the sport.
- His father expressed pride in Littler’s journey, mentioning earnings of £1,600 from a competition in Skipsea.
- The message captured a time when Littler was just starting, filled with dreams of competing at prestigious venues.
- Buckley pledged to support his son’s aspirations, suggesting they might tour together in the future.
Littler’s journey has not been without its challenges. He emerged victorious last year, claiming his first world title by defeating Michael van Gerwen in the final.
Chasing History
The young darts player is on track to achieve something remarkable. If he wins the championship this year, he would be the first to win back-to-back titles since Gary Anderson in 2016.
Littler secured his place in the quarter-finals by defeating former champion Rob Cross earlier this week. His record of victories also includes notable wins over Darius Labanauskas, David Davies, and Mensur Suljovic.
Potential Earnings
The stakes are high for Littler. If he retains the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy, he stands to win £1 million, following a prize pot increase. Each quarter-finalist is guaranteed at least £100,000.
Should Littler overcome Ratajski, he is set to face the winner of the match between Ryan Searle and Jonny Clayton.
With his impressive journey and ambitions, Luke Littler continues to make headlines in the world of darts, demonstrating not only his skill but also the support from his family that stages a foundation for his rise in the sport.
