Trio Named as Finalists for Young Sports Personality Prize
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the upcoming Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The three finalists have been honoured for their exceptional achievements over the last year.
Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a unprecedented 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 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the prestigious sports ceremony show on Thursday, 18 December.
The event will be broadcast from 7 PM GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
A mere three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She was introduced as a substitute to score crucial late equalisers in both the knockout stage games.
Her incredible contributions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent.
She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"To be named a finalist for this award is a privilege," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
Luke Littler
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler's 2025 began in incredible form as - while still 17 - he became the earliest-ever winner 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 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 youngest man to do so, breaking the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for this award again is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."
Davina Perrin
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 fastest by an English woman in T20s.
It also stands as the equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin came in second place in the batting rankings and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it motivates more girls to get into cricket."
