The youngest age to hold the World No. 1 sporting history is Luke Littler, who played the most impressive game at the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts. He was very young at the age of just 1,8, yet he has made it to the top of the PDC rankings with amazing consistency, talent, and composure at a tender age. His overpowering semi-final win made him win the summit, and he proceeded to win the Grand Slam final with a strong, confident performance. The quick ascendancy of Littler indicates a new phase in the game of darts, with the outstanding prowess the competitive spirit, and capability to perform at the largest arenas of the game.
In Wolverhampton, WV Active Aldersley hosted the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts, in which the most anticipated event of the season was hosted.
In the final, Luke Littler won in a convincing 16 11 way to hold his Grand Slam title.
His semi-final victory ensured that he became World No. 1, the first in history to be so ranked.
Through this accomplishment, he put an end to the long tenure of the former number one player.
Littler was the youngest to achieve the world no.1 position, which set a new standard in darts history.
He is also one of the few players who have defended the title of the Grand Slam and became a member of the number of champions.
The Grand Slam win and the subsequent ascension of Luke Littler to the number 1 position in the World of Darts have marked a historic point in the history of the darts game. His outstanding performance, calmness, and perseverance have made him be ranked in the top position of the sport at an unheard-of age. This achievement, along with his impressive progress, is not just an indicator of the fast development but also a new era, which gave fans hope and changed the expectations of the future of professional darts.