Three Athletes In Contention for Young Athlete of the Year Honour
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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award.
The trio have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the previous year.
Agyemang helped the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a unprecedented innings.
Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year.
The shortlisted athletes were announced live on a widely-listened-to radio show.
The champion will be revealed live on the prestigious sports ceremony show on Thursday, 18 December.
The ceremony will be televised from seven in the evening GMT.
Agyemang's Profile
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her international debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive 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 the tournament's top young talent.
Later in the year, 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 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 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
Littler kicked off the year in spectacular fashion as - at just 17 years old - 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 individual to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.
And he wasn't finished there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the first time.
At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, smashing the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for the honour once more is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a special memory for me and I've had another amazing 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 sublime 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 batting rankings and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm deeply humbled to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket."
