Three Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Award
Announced just moments ago
Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the this year's Young Athlete of the Year award.
The three finalists have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the past 12 months.
Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a unprecedented innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The three contenders were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.
The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the Sports Personality of the Year show on the 18th of December.
The ceremony will be broadcast from seven in the evening GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She entered the fray to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Afterwards, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the finest emerging star on the continent.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"To be named a finalist for this honour is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."
Luke Littler
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler's 2025 began in sensational style as - aged 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.
He didn't stop there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Being nominated for this award again is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a special memory for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."
The Cricket Sensation
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence with an remarkable and historic innings in August.
Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s.
It also stands as the equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin came in second place in the batting rankings and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm deeply humbled to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it motivates more young females to get into cricket."
