Three Named as Finalists for Young Sports Personality Prize
Announced just moments ago
England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the this year's Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
The three finalists have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a record-breaking innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The three contenders were unveiled on a widely-listened-to radio show.
The 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the annual sports awards show on Thursday, 18 December.
The show will be aired from seven in the evening GMT.
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Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.
Later in the year, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the best young player in Europe.
She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the global standout among U21 women.
Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"Being on the shortlist for this award is a privilege," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."
Luke Littler
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler's 2025 began in spectacular fashion as - while still 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His follow-up triumph 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 ascended to world number one for the very first time.
At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a special memory for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
Davina Perrin
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence with an unbelievable and unprecedented 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 top-tier competition.
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 named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket."