Three Athletes Named as Finalists for Young Athlete of the Year Award
Announced 17 minutes ago
Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the upcoming Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
These three athletes have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the last year.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a historic innings.
Littler won the award in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The three contenders were revealed during a live broadcast on a popular morning radio program.
The champion will be revealed live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on December 18th.
The event will be broadcast from 7 PM GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
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 Euro 2025 glory.
She was introduced as a substitute to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.
These match-saving moments led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"To be named a finalist for this award is a privilege," 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."
The Darts Prodigy
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
The year started for Littler in spectacular fashion as - at just 17 years old - he became the most youthful world title winner 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.
He didn't stop 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 youngest man to do so, shattering the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."
The Cricket Sensation
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and rose to fame with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August.
Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the fastest by an English woman in T20s.
It also stands as the shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin finished second in the batting rankings and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.
"I'm deeply humbled to be shortlisted for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it encourages more girls to get into cricket."
