Trio Named as Finalists for Young Sports Star Award
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the upcoming Young Athlete of the Year award.
These three athletes have been honoured for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the very first time, and Perrin rose to fame with a unprecedented innings.
Littler won the award in 2024 after his remarkable rise.
The three contenders were announced live on a national radio breakfast show.
The 2025 recipient will be announced during a live broadcast on the annual sports awards show on December 18th.
The event will be televised from 7 PM GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
A mere three months after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to winning the Euros.
She was introduced as a substitute to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Subsequently, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the best young player in Europe.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the global standout among U21 women.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"Being nominated for this honour 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."
The Darts Prodigy
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in incredible form as - while still 17 - he became the most youthful world title winner in history.
He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual 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 climbed to world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, shattering the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for the honour once more is a big honour," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a highlight for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue promoting 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 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. "This is phenomenal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket."
