Three In Contention for Young Athlete of the Year Prize
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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Athlete of the Year award.
These three athletes have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a unprecedented innings.
Littler won the award in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The shortlisted athletes were unveiled on a widely-listened-to radio show.
This year's winner will be revealed live on the prestigious sports ceremony show on the 18th of December.
The ceremony will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Just three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to winning the Euros.
She came off the bench to score vital last-gasp goals in both the knockout stage games.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.
Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the finest emerging star on the continent.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"To be named a finalist for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."
Littler's Profile
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
The year started for Littler in incredible form as - aged 17 - he became the most youthful world title 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 competitor to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.
His success continued - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the first time.
At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, breaking the previous record.
"Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
Davina Perrin
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and surged to prominence with an remarkable and historic innings in August.
Her sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s.
It also stands as the shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin ended up as runner-up in the batting rankings and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm truly honoured 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."
