Three Athletes Named as Finalists for Young Sports Star Honour
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award.
The three finalists have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the last year.
Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a record-breaking innings.
Littler won the award in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a popular morning radio program.
The 2025 recipient will be unveiled 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 international debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory.
She came off the bench to score crucial late equalisers in both the quarter-final and semi-final.
These match-saving moments led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the top young European talent.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"Being nominated for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."
The Darts Prodigy
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in incredible form 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 follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles.
And he wasn't finished there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the very first time.
At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, shattering the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for this award again is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a special memory for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."
Perrin's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and burst into the spotlight with an extraordinary and record-breaking innings in August.
Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the quickest ever by an English female in T20s.
It also stands as the equal third-quickest 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 the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it inspires more young women to get into cricket."
