Luke Littler has stated that he will not be attending the upcoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards despite being nominated. He believes that Lando Norris will clinch the top prize. Littler, also known as ‘The Nuke,’ is among the finalists for the prestigious award, competing against the likes of Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton, and Ellie Kildunne. Last year, he was nominated but lost to Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic gold medalist.
Even though Littler is once again in the running after a remarkable year, he is focused on his upcoming match with either Mario Vandenbogaerde or David Davies, scheduled two days after the awards ceremony on December 18. When asked about the event, Littler confirmed his absence, stating, “No, I’m not going. I’m not going to it. I think they know. I think obviously the people in the top three on the betting odds will obviously go there and I think Lando will win.”
Reflecting on his chances, Littler pondered on the possibility of winning had he secured victories in the four major events he missed this year. He wished luck to all contenders vying for the award. In the coming days, Littler plans to relax at home and catch Manchester United’s match against Bournemouth on Monday night.
The avid Manchester United supporter reminisced about attending the recent game at Molineux, where he was present in the sold-out away section as Ruben Amorim’s team triumphed 4-1 over Wolves, sparking excitement on social media. Addressing inquiries about his ticket acquisition, Littler clarified that he received the tickets from Adidas, who allocate tickets to individuals annually, and he was fortunate to receive three tickets for the away fixture.
Having secured a 3-0 victory over Darius Labanauskas at Ally Pally, Littler expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging the initial nerves but emphasizing the importance of winning the first set. He highlighted the challenges of the first round in the tournament, emphasizing the necessity of playing well to secure a win.
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