Luke Littler given special reward after amazing exploits at World Darts Championship

Luke Littler given special reward after amazing exploits at World Darts Championship

WATCH NOW: Luke Littler speaks out after losing the final of the World Darts Championship

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 05/01/2024

- 10:16

The youngster has become a household name due to his superb displays at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler has been rewarded with free kebabs for life after his superb performances at the recent World Darts Championship.

Few had heard of the youngster just weeks ago.


However, ever since his memorable first-round victory over Christian Kist, the 16-year-old hasn't looked back.

Littler claimed the scalps of the likes of Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross as he made the final of the competition.

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Luke Littler is on a high after his exploits at the recent World Darts Championship

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And though he was unable to secure glory, with Luke Humphries winning instead, Littler is now a household name.

As a reward for his brilliant performances, the youngster has now been offered free kebabs for life at his favourite hometown takeaway.

Hot Spot takeaway in Warrington town centre have also named Littler's regular kebab wrap of donner meat, lettuce, onions and mayonnaise after the darts star.

Manager Hamido, per the Warrington Guardian, said: “Whenever he comes back to Warrington, he tends to order the ‘Luke The Nuke Wrap'.

“We just call it the ‘Luke Wrap’ because we are so used to making it for him.

"It is every day, or most days, when he is at home and not abroad competing.

“He is a top lad, and hopefully he will be coming back for some free haircuts and kebabs. That is free for life, no doubt.

“We have said from day one he is going to be a world champion, and he still will be. What he has done at the age of 16 is incredible.”

Hamido's brother, Sihad, says the family have been thrilled by Littler's success in London.

“You could always tell he was going to make it and he played amazing," he said.

"I don’t take that final as a loss – never.

“I will never take that as a loss from a 16-year-old, from someone my age, knowing they are going out and giving so much.

“It is just incredible seeing someone like that, someone so young, doing so good in life and achieving so much.”

Littler is now set to play in the Premier League after being included as a wildcard.

It's a huge achievement for the teenager, who will be looking to continue his stunning rise to prominence at that tournament.

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Glenn Durrant, meanwhile, thinks Littler is comparable to Michael van Gerwen.

"We haven't seen a talent like this since Michael van Gerwen," he said.

"He is generational. He is so mature. He has got everything - that beautiful combination of incredible scoring and unbelievable finishing.

"He's the real deal and he has got to enjoy the moment.

"There was a time when I was Premier League champion and then a week later I could barely hit a big 20. Live for it right now, Luke.

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Luke Littler recently lost to Luke Humphries in the final of the World Darts Championship

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"He's got there with this incredible talent and unbelievable maturity for a 16-year-old.

"Long may it continue."

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