Luke Littler has announced that he will not be attending the upcoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony, despite being nominated for the prestigious accolade. Instead, he has predicted that Lando Norris will clinch the top prize.
At just 18 years old, ‘The Nuke’ is among the six contenders for the award, competing against the likes of Norris, Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton, and Ellie Kildunne. Although he was also nominated last year but lost to Keely Hodgkinson, Littler’s focus remains on his upcoming second-round match against either Mario Vandenbogaerde or David Davies, scheduled two days after the award show on December 18.
When asked about the ceremony, Littler stated, “No, I’m not going. I’m not going to it. I think they know. I think obviously the people in the top three on the betting odds will obviously go there, and I think Lando will win.” Reflecting on his chances, he added, “I think I’ve only missed out on four majors this year. So if I’d won them, do I win it? Who knows – but good luck to whoever’s going to win it.”
In the upcoming days, Littler plans to relax at home, with one highlight being his attendance at Manchester United’s home game against Bournemouth on Monday night. The avid Red Devils supporter recently witnessed their victory over Wolves at Molineux, addressing queries about his ticket acquisition by explaining his gratitude to Adidas for providing him with the tickets.
After securing a 3-0 victory over Darius Labanauskas at Ally Pally, Littler shared his post-match thoughts, expressing his satisfaction with the win and acknowledging the challenges of the competition. As the World Darts Championship approaches, with Littler defending his title against rival Luke Humphries, fans can anticipate an exciting event filled with top contenders and exclusive interviews.
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