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Helen William

EXPLAINED: Darts world champion deta hedman absolutely over the moon after receiving obe - The Real Truth

Deta Hedma said receiving her OBE felt ‘marvellous’ (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Wire)

Darts world champion Deta Hedman said she was feeling “marvellous” and “overwhelmed” after receiving her OBE.

The 66-year-old from Witham, Essex, defeated top seed Lerena Rietbergen 4-1 to claim the 2025 WDF Women’s World Championship title in December after a career spanning five decades.

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