Three Named as Finalists for Young Sports Personality Prize
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the this year's Young Sports Star of the Year award.
These three athletes have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the last year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a historic innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.
This year's winner will be unveiled on the annual sports awards show on Thursday, 18 December.
The ceremony will be broadcast from seven in the evening GMT.
The Football Star
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Just three months after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She entered the fray to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.
These match-saving moments led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent.
She was also nominated 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, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"To be named a finalist for this award is an honour," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."
The Darts Prodigy
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in spectacular fashion as - at just 17 years old - he became the earliest-ever winner in history.
He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles.
He didn't stop there - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, shattering the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a proud moment for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
The Cricket Sensation
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and rose to fame with an remarkable and historic innings in August.
Her sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the fastest by an English woman 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 run-scoring charts and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it encourages more young females to get into cricket."
