Darts Champion Luke Littler Leads Charity Fishing Event with Sporting Legends
Littler goes for big fish - darts world champion swaps arrows for a rod for a charity fishing event

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Darts world champion Luke Littler will participate in a charity fishing event on July 28 at Tunnel Barn Farm, Warwick, aiming to raise £40,000 for various charities. The event features sports icons like Barry Hearn, Tony Bellew, and David Seaman competing in teams to win singles and team championships.
- 01Luke Littler, the current darts world champion, is competing in the charity fishing event for the third consecutive year.
- 02The event aims to raise £40,000 for charities including the Willow Foundation and the Ricky Hatton Foundation.
- 0332 sporting icons will compete in singles and team championships, split into eight teams of four.
- 04Fishing is gaining popularity as a pastime, especially among youth, with last year's singles champion being a first-time fisher.
- 05The event will be broadcast on ITV, allowing sports fans to follow the competition.
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Darts world champion Luke Littler is set to participate in the Target Sports Stars Fishing Championship, a charity fishing event scheduled for July 28 at Tunnel Barn Farm in Warwick. This year's competition aims to raise £40,000 for several charities, including the Willow Foundation and the Ricky Hatton Foundation. Littler, who is also the current Premier League champion and world number one, will join a lineup of sporting legends such as promoter Barry Hearn, ex-boxer Tony Bellew, and England goalkeeper David Seaman. The event will feature 32 sports icons competing in singles and team championships, divided into eight teams of four. Event organizer Jess Harding emphasized the inclusive nature of fishing, noting that even novices have a chance to win, as demonstrated by last year's singles champion. Bob Wilson, founder of the Willow Foundation, expressed gratitude for the event's support, which helps create memorable experiences for young adults facing life-threatening illnesses. The competition will be broadcast on ITV, providing fans with the opportunity to witness the action.
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The event will raise funds for charities that support young adults with life-threatening illnesses, providing them with memorable experiences.
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