Luke Littler hits back at the booing: video of his reaction.

Michael van Gerwen's victory over Luke Littler

According to The Sun: Luke Littler drew attention from viewers during the final of the World Darts Championship when he was booed after losing to Michael van Gerwen.

Luke Littler amazed the audience with his "top-notch skill" The incident occurred during his loss in the final of the World Darts Championship against Michael van GerwenSportsfile

On his way to the final, Littler successfully overcame Ross Smith and Gerwyn Price but could not cope with Van Gerwen, who won 11-7, claiming his first trophy in two years.

During the thrilling match, fans actively supported Van Gerwen while Littler faced criticism for attempting to go around his opponent.

However, at one moment, when Van Gerwen led 6-3, Littler decided to respond to the crowd's jeers. He had a chance for a fourth game, needing to hit D10, as any mistake would lead to Van Gerwen winning that leg.

Dutch fans started booing Littler loudly. But the young player decided to remain calm and get back to the game. He approached the table to drink water before a crucial throw, but instead started spinning the glass.

When the booing reached its peak, he continued playing with the cup before making his throw.

Finally focusing, Littler gathered his darts and returned to the line.

Taking a breath, he hit D10 with his first dart and then raised his arms to the crowd and shouted joyfully.

Fans quickly noticed his skill online. One of them wrote:

“That was magnificent, he was playfully mocking while the crowd booed, and then he hit it. Congrats!”

Another added:

“Darts needs more personalities like this, a little crowd cheekiness never hurts.”

Opinions also surfaced:

“It shouldn’t be Littler’s job to calm the crowd, that should be the organizers' responsibility.”

And one more noted:

“Loud booing on his throw, real classic.”

After this thrilling final, where the young talent demonstrated his patience and skill, it became clear that Luke Littler had won a new army of fans. His performance touched not only the viewers but also impressed those who follow darts. This incident also highlights how important it is for athletes not only to conduct themselves with dignity in tough situations but also to know how to stand up for themselves against the crowd. One can only hope that such moments will make this sport even more interesting for viewers.