Basingstoke man to represent England in ParaDarts World Cup

Steve North, 46, who has been a darts enthusiast since his teens, has overcome unimaginable challenges to become the world’s number one ParaDarts player.

Steve’s life changed forever on his 38th birthday when a car mounted the kerb and hit him as he crossed the Worting Road bridge in Basingstoke with his wife, Kelly.

The crash sent him plunging 50 feet onto the dual carriageway below, leaving him with over 20 fractures and injuries so severe that both his legs were later amputated.

Steve North in his England kit (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Man who lost legs after bridge accident reunited with crew

However, a desire to play darts was one of the motivating factors that brought Steve back to the life he has today.

"I've been playing darts since I was 14," Steve said.

But it wasn't easy for him to get back to the sport he loved.

"After the accident, my posture had totally changed, and I spent nearly six months in the hospital," Steve said.

"Rehab was a five-year process, but I missed darts so much that I started playing again using a four-wheel walker just to get to the board. It was hard—learning to throw with prosthetic legs and adapting my technique—but I was determined to get back to it."

Steve’s dedication has paid off. He finished last season ranked as the world’s number one ParaDarts player, earning him the honour of representing England in the World Cup.

He acknowledges the physical and emotional hurdles of returning to the sport but says, "You take each day as it comes and just keep practicing."

Steve North wants to win the world cup for England (Image: Newsquest) SEE ALSO: Post Office yet to finalise operator for Basingstoke branch

Support from family and friends has been instrumental in his recovery and success.

"The support wasn’t just from my family but also friends in the darts community. Everyone has helped me get to where I am now, and I want to say thanks to them all," he said.

Steve’s goal at the World Cup is simple yet ambitious: to help England bring home the trophy.