Three Named as Finalists for Young Sports Personality Award
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award.
The three finalists have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a unprecedented innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a widely-listened-to radio show.
The 2025 recipient will be unveiled on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Thursday, 18 December.
The ceremony will be broadcast from seven in the evening GMT.
The Football Star
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 came off the bench 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.
Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the best young player in Europe.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
Littler's Profile
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 comprehensive triumph 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.
He didn't stop there - his triumph in 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, smashing the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a special memory for me and I've had another unbelievable 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 surged to prominence with an extraordinary and record-breaking 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 major league or full member T20 international.
Perrin came in second place in the run-scoring charts and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket."
