Three Shortlisted for Young Athlete of the Year Prize
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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the upcoming Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The three finalists have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the past 12 months.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a unprecedented innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.
The 2025 recipient will be announced during a live broadcast on the annual sports awards show on the 18th of December.
The ceremony will be aired from 19:00 GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Just three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to winning the Euros.
She entered the fray to score key tying goals in both the last eight and last four matches.
Her incredible contributions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for this honour is an honour," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."
The Darts Prodigy
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler's 2025 began in sensational style as - while still 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.
He didn't stop there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the very first time.
At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, shattering the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for this award again is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."
Davina Perrin
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and surged to prominence with an unbelievable and unprecedented 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 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. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket."