Trio Named as Finalists for Young Sports Star Award
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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 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 secure Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin rose to fame with a record-breaking innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The three contenders were announced live on a national radio breakfast show.
The champion will be announced during a live broadcast on the Sports Personality of the Year show on December 18th.
The show will be broadcast from seven in the evening GMT.
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Age: 19 Sport: Football
Just three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to European Championship victory.
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 the tournament's top young talent.
Subsequently, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour 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 playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"Being nominated for this honour is an honour," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
Luke Littler
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
The year started for Littler in incredible form as - aged 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.
And he wasn't finished there - his win 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, breaking the previous record.
"To receive a nomination for this award again is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."
Davina Perrin
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and surged to prominence with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August.
Her brilliant 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 major league or full member T20 international.
Perrin finished second in the season's run tally and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.
"I'm truly honoured to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket."
