Noa-Lynn van Leuven became the first transgender woman to compete in the PDC World Championship in 2024
The Darts Regulation Authority has banned transgender women from competing in its women's events with immediate effect.
The DRA, which governs the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), said "only biological females should be eligible to compete in women's tournaments regulated by DRA Rules".
It comes after the DRA completed a review of its Trans and Gender Diverse Policy, which began in 2025.
Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who in 2024 became the first transgender woman to compete in the PDC World Championship, said the decision had "effectively retired her".
