Hedman has been distributing petitions at darts events, such as the Welsh Open in late August. She is urging others to support her call for a women-only darts division.

“Once the first dart has been thrown in a tournament, any player that subsequently withdraws from playing a match may be considered to be bringing the game into disrepute and could face disciplinary action.”{ai:summary}The World Darts Federation (WDF) has announced disciplinary measures for players who withdraw from tournaments after they start, following recent protests from female players against competing with transgender women. This response aims to protect tournament integrity amid rising backlash. Prominent female darts players, including Deta Hedman, have expressed opposition to the inclusion of transgender athletes, advocating for a separate women-only division to ensure fair competition. Hedman has been actively collecting signatures for her petition at various darts events. 
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World Darts Federation threatens female players if they refuse to compete against trans athletes

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