Three Athletes Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Award
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award.
These three athletes have been honoured for their outstanding achievements over the past 12 months.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a unprecedented innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The finalists were unveiled on a widely-listened-to radio show.
The champion will be unveiled on the annual sports awards show on the 18th of December.
The show will be televised from 19:00 GMT.
The Football Star
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Just three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to winning the Euros.
She was introduced as a substitute to score vital last-gasp goals in both the knockout stage games.
These match-saving moments led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.
Subsequently, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the best young player in Europe.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the global standout among U21 women.
Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is an honour," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of 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 spectacular fashion as - aged 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.
And he wasn't finished there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the first time.
At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, shattering the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for this award again is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a special memory for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."
Davina Perrin
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence with an unbelievable and unprecedented 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 joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international.
Perrin finished second in the batting rankings and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.
"I'm truly honoured to be nominated for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it motivates more girls to get into cricket."
