Three Athletes Named as Finalists for Young Sports Star Prize
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the this year's Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The trio have been honoured for their remarkable achievements over the past 12 months.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a historic innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The three contenders were announced live on a popular morning radio program.
The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the annual sports awards show on Thursday, 18 December.
The show will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
A mere three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory.
She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final.
Her incredible contributions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Later in the year, she was awarded the Golden Girl award 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, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"To be named a finalist for this award is an honour," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."
The Darts Prodigy
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler's 2025 began 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 subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles.
And he wasn't finished there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."
Davina Perrin
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence with an extraordinary and record-breaking 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 equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a premier tournament.
Perrin finished second in the batting rankings and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket."
