Trio 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 selected as contenders for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award.
The three finalists have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a record-breaking innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his remarkable rise.
The three contenders were unveiled on a national radio breakfast show.
The champion will be announced during a live broadcast on the prestigious sports ceremony show on December 18th.
The event will be aired from 19:00 GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her first cap for her country, 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.
Her incredible contributions 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 world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.
"To be named a finalist for this award is an honour," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
Littler's Profile
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
The year started for Littler in sensational style 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 follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.
He didn't stop 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 youngest man to do so, shattering the previous record.
"Being nominated for the honour once more is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Winning last year 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 rose to fame with an extraordinary and record-breaking 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 premier tournament.
Perrin came in second place in the season's run tally and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be shortlisted for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it motivates more young females to get into cricket."
