Trio In Contention for Young Athlete of the Year Honour
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the 2025 Young Athlete of the Year award.
The three finalists have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin rose to fame with a historic innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The shortlisted athletes were announced live on a national radio breakfast show.
The 2025 recipient will be announced during a live broadcast on the annual sports awards show on December 18th.
The ceremony will be broadcast from seven in the evening GMT.
The Football Star
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her international debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory.
She was introduced as a substitute to score vital last-gasp goals in both the last eight and last four matches.
Agyemang's stunning interventions 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 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. "Thank you to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
Littler's Profile
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 individual to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.
He didn't stop there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to 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 the honour once more is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a highlight for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."
Perrin's Profile
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 sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the quickest ever by an English female in T20s.
It also stands as the shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin came in second place in the run-scoring charts and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm truly honoured to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it inspires more girls to get into cricket."
