Trio Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Award
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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the upcoming Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The three finalists have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a unprecedented innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The shortlisted athletes were revealed during a live broadcast on a popular morning radio program.
This year's winner will be revealed live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on December 18th.
The show will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT.
The Football Star
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 was introduced as a substitute to score vital last-gasp goals in both the knockout stage games.
These match-saving moments led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the top young European talent.
She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"To be named a finalist for this award is a privilege," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."
Luke Littler
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in sensational style as - at just 17 years old - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles.
He didn't stop there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Being nominated for this award again is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a proud moment for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."
Perrin's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August.
Her brilliant 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 top-tier competition.
Perrin finished second in the run-scoring charts 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. "This is phenomenal. I hope it encourages more girls to get into cricket."
