Three Named as Finalists for Young Sports Personality Award
Announced just moments ago
Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award.
The three finalists have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the past 12 months.
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 claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a widely-listened-to radio show.
The champion will be announced during a live broadcast on the prestigious sports ceremony show on the 18th of December.
The show will be aired from 19:00 GMT.
The Football Star
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She entered the fray to score key tying goals in both the knockout stage games.
These match-saving moments led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the finest emerging star on the continent.
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, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist 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."
Littler's Profile
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in spectacular fashion as - while still 17 - he became the earliest-ever winner in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.
And he wasn't finished there - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the very first time.
At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, smashing the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for this award again is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a proud moment for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
Davina Perrin
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 fastest by an English woman in T20s.
It also stands as the shared third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international.
Perrin came in second place in the run-scoring charts and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young females to get into cricket."
