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Darts referee makes history as first openly gay man to officiate

He remembers being “inspired” by fellow Welshman and Rugby World Cup referee, Nigel Owens, who revealed his sexuality in 2007.

“He broke down barriers for me back when he refereed the World Cup final in 2015. I felt like I had a lot in common with him. I could look at him and say ‘he has got to the pinnacle and so can I’.

Huw added that darts, but also sport in general, still has some way to go to be inclusive for all.

“We look at everything that’s going on with the LGBTQ+ discussion in sport these days, the fires are still very much raging. I hope that I can help to break down barriers for the next generation.”

Prior to officiating the final, Huw wrote on his blog, external that if he could say anything it would be to “gay boys or gay girls out there who are worried that their sexuality could close doors to worlds they would like to be in but no longer feel that they can, then that is not the case”.

He added that “worlds, such as the sports world, were open to everybody both gay and straight, no matter who you are you can achieve in any world you want to, and most importantly, you can belong”.


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