Trio In Contention for Young Sports Personality Award

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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the this year's Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

The three finalists have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements over the past 12 months.

Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a unprecedented innings.

Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his breakthrough year.

The three contenders were unveiled on a national radio breakfast show.

The 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the prestigious sports ceremony show on Thursday, 18 December.

The show will be televised from 7 PM GMT.

The Football Star

Age: 19 Sport: Football

Just three months after her senior team debut, 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 quarter-final and semi-final.

Her incredible contributions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.

Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the top young European talent.

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, suffered an ACL injury in October.

"Being on the shortlist for this award is a privilege," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."

Luke Littler

Age: 18 Sport: Darts

The year started for Littler in incredible form as - at just 17 years old - he became the most youthful world title winner in history.

He secured a comprehensive triumph 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 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, breaking the previous record.

"Being nominated for this award again is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."

The Cricket Sensation

Age: 19 Sport: Cricket

Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and rose to fame 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 joint third-fastest 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 shortlisted for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket."