Three Athletes Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Honour
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the this year's Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The three finalists have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a historic innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his remarkable rise.
The three contenders were announced live on a national radio breakfast show.
This year's winner will be revealed live on the annual sports awards show on Thursday, 18 December.
The ceremony will be aired from 7 PM GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
A mere three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She entered the fray to score crucial late equalisers in both the knockout stage games.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Later in the year, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the best young player in Europe.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I thank 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's 2025 began in sensational style as - at just 17 years old - he became the most youthful world title winner in history.
He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.
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 most youthful player to do so, shattering the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for the honour once more is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a proud moment 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 brightest emerging stars and burst into the spotlight with an remarkable and historic 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 shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin finished second in the batting rankings and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm deeply humbled to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it inspires more young females to get into cricket."
