Three Athletes In Contention for Young Athlete of the Year Prize
Announced just moments ago
Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the this year's Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
The trio have been honoured for their outstanding achievements over the last year.
Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a record-breaking innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The three contenders were announced live on a popular morning radio program.
The champion will be announced during a live broadcast on the prestigious sports ceremony show on December 18th.
The show will be televised from 7 PM GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She came off the bench to score vital last-gasp goals in both the last eight and last four matches.
These match-saving moments led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"To be named a finalist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is an honour," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."
Littler's Profile
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in incredible form as - while still 17 - he became the earliest-ever winner in history.
He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles.
His success continued - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, smashing 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 unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
The Cricket Sensation
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and rose to fame 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 shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a premier tournament.
Perrin ended up as runner-up 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 Star award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket."
