Transgender Darts Player Faces Discrimination in Competition

Samantha Lewis, a transgender darts player from Hull, England, was excluded from the England Darts Open due to her gender identity, facing online abuse and discrimination. England Darts does not allow transwomen in female events, citing concerns about the impact on women's sport. Despite facing challenges and abuse, Samantha, who transitioned at 14, emphasizes that darts is a skill-based sport where physical attributes are not a factor. The exclusion has taken a toll on her mental health, leading to suicidal thoughts, and raised questions about her future in the game, despite her deep-rooted family connection to darts.