Luke Littler struggles to hide his feelings as he’s introduced as world champ for first time since Ally Pally heroics
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LUKE LITTLER could not hide his smile during his new introduction at the Bahrain Darts Masters. The 17-year-old took to the oche for the first time since clinching World Championship glory, beating Lourence Ilagan 6-3 tonight. Darts announcer John McDonald has a new intro for Littler after his success at Alexandra Palace.
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The Nuke tried to play it cool as he walked to the oche after being called the world champion. But he could not hide his emotions as he let out a smile before the song "Greenlight" blasted out the speakers. McDonald said in his new Littler introduction: "Ladies and gentlemen, from England, the winner of 11 PDC titles.
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"He is the reigning and defending Bahrain Darts Master and the newly-crowned champion of the world. "It is Luke, The Nuke, Littler.". The teenage sensation stopped by his family and friends on his way to the stage for a quick hug from mum Lisa and a high-five from dad Anthony.
He was applauded by fans and appeared to make a joke to McDonald before his match started, with the host then leaving the stage giggling. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. Littler was also applauded by Ilagan, who put up a strong fight but was eventually dispatched in routine fashion.
The Nuke averaged 94.36 in the clash and threw 140 or above an incredible 13 times to set up a meeting with Gerwyn Price next in Bahrain. Littler has been loving life in the build-up to the tournament and he is getting the VIP treatment in the Middle East.
