Overview

• Three Save Women’s Sport campaigners were removed from the Winter Gardens during van Leuven’s quarter-final match after holding banners opposing her participation.
• Protester Jean Hatchet shared video on X alleging bruises and scratches from a ‘very violent’ ejection by security staff.
• Van Leuven responded to the disruption by defeating Lorraine Winstanley 4-0 to advance to the semi-finals.
• The Darts Regulation Authority and Professional Darts Corporation have defended their inclusion policy under IOC-aligned testosterone guidelines.
• Van Leuven affirmed she will continue competing, saying her passion for darts will not be shaken by the protests.