Luke Littler given hero’s reception after major sports stadium is named after him

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Luke Littler was given a standing ovation by fans as he marked Warrington Wolves’ first home game of the season.The club’s 15,300-capacity stadium was renamed for their Super League clash with Catalan Dragons on Friday night.Sky SportsLittler was presented to fans at the Luke Littler Stadium[/caption]Sky SportsWarrington renamed their ground for their opening home match[/caption]View Tweet: https://t.co/DNox6aoBevIn a tribute to the Nuke becoming the youngest ever darts world champion, the venue was known as the Luke Littler Stadium for one night only.The move is a change from its usual name, the Halliwell Jones Stadium.Ahead of the match, Littler was presented to the crowd and paraded the PDC World Darts Championship trophy on the pitch.It comes after he beat Michael van Gerwen in the final at Alexandra Palace last month.After being introduced by master of ceremonies John McDonald, the 18-year-old emerged from the tunnel to his walkout song, Greenlight by Pitbull.He was then met with cheers and a standing ovation from the supporters inside the stadium.Littler walked out to the centre of the pitch before lifting the trophy aloft.The teenager also applauded the crowd before heading back down the tunnel.A lifelong Warrington fan, Littler was overjoyed after the name change was announced.Speaking at the time, he explained: “It’s a dream come true that the club I’ve been a fan of since I was young has decided to name the stadium after me for a night!Sky SportsThe Nuke presented the PDC World Darts Championship trophy to the crowd[/caption]Sky SportsLittler applauded the fans after receiving a standing ovation[/caption]“It’s an absolute honour and I can’t thank the club enough.”His presentation to the crowd came after Littler was knocked out in the quarter-finals on night three of the Premier League.Night winner Gerwyn Price secured an opening round win over the Nuke in Dublin.Littler remains fourth in the standings, though, ahead of night four in Exeter, which will be followed by the UK Open next weekend.