Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a 29-year-old darts player and reigning Dutch champion, announced her retirement due to a recent ruling by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) that bars transgender women from competing in women's darts. In an emotional video, van Leuven shared her disappointment, stating, "I've worked so damn hard, for years, just to get here," and expressed that the ruling made her feel like she no longer belongs in the sport. The DRA's decision, effective April 5, was based on research by developmental biologist Dr. Emma Hilton, which concluded that biological differences create advantages for male players in darts. This ruling aligns with a broader trend, as the International Olympic Committee recently announced similar restrictions for transgender athletes, stating that only biological females would be allowed to compete in women's categories starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Van Leuven emphasized that her retirement is "not my choice" and vowed to continue fighting for transgender rights in sports, stating, "This isn’t the end. I’m just going back to the drawing board."