Trio Named as Finalists for Young Athlete of the Year Honour
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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the upcoming Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The three finalists have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the last year.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a unprecedented innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The three contenders were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.
The champion 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.
Agyemang's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her international debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to winning the Euros.
She entered the fray to score vital last-gasp goals in both the knockout stage games.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.
Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the best young player in Europe.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful 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 most youthful world title winner in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph 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.
His success continued - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the maiden occasion.
At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for the honour once more is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Winning last year 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 brightest emerging stars and surged to prominence with an extraordinary and record-breaking innings in August.
Her brilliant 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s.
It also stands as the joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin ended up as runner-up in the batting rankings and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm deeply humbled to be nominated for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it inspires more young women to get into cricket."
