Three Named as Finalists for Young Sports Star Award
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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award.
The trio have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the very first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a unprecedented innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his remarkable rise.
The three contenders were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.
The champion will be revealed live on the prestigious sports ceremony show on the 18th of December.
The ceremony will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT.
The Football Star
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her international debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She came off the bench to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.
Her incredible contributions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Later in the year, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the best young player in Europe.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"Being nominated for this honour is a privilege," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."
Littler's Profile
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
The year started for Littler in spectacular fashion 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 PDC Triple Crown.
And he wasn't finished there - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he ascended to world number one for the first time.
At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Being nominated for this award again is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a special memory for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
Perrin's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and burst into the spotlight with an remarkable and historic 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 equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a premier tournament.
Perrin ended up as runner-up in the run-scoring charts and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm truly honoured to be nominated for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more girls to get into cricket."
