Trio Named as Finalists for Young Sports Personality Award
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award.
The three finalists have been honoured for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a historic innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his remarkable rise.
The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a widely-listened-to radio show.
The 2025 recipient will be announced during a live broadcast on the Sports Personality of the Year show on the 18th of December.
The event will be aired from 7 PM GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Just three months after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory.
She entered the fray to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.
Her incredible contributions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.
Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the top young European talent.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
The Darts Prodigy
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
The year started for Littler in spectacular fashion as - aged 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His later win 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 ascended to world number one for the very first time.
At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, shattering the previous record.
"Being nominated for the honour once more is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a special memory for me and I've had another amazing 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 brightest emerging stars and burst into the spotlight 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 equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin ended up as runner-up in the batting rankings and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it motivates more girls to get into cricket."
