Three Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Award
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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
The three finalists have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a historic innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his remarkable rise.
The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.
This year's winner will be announced during a live broadcast on the annual sports awards show on the 18th of December.
The event will be broadcast from 7 PM GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her international debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory.
She entered the fray to score crucial late equalisers in both the knockout stage games.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Later in the year, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the finest emerging star on the continent.
She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"To be named a finalist for this honour is incredible," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
Luke Littler
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in sensational style as - while still 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles.
His success continued - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, smashing the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for the honour once more is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a proud moment for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."
Perrin's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and surged to prominence with an remarkable and historic innings in August.
Her brilliant 42-ball century in The Hundred is the quickest ever by an English female in T20s.
It also stands as the shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international.
Perrin ended up as runner-up in the run-scoring charts and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket."
