Three In Contention for Young Sports Star Prize
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English soccer star Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the this year's Young Sports Star 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 first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a record-breaking innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his remarkable rise.
The three contenders were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.
The champion will be unveiled on the Sports Personality of the Year show on the 18th of December.
The event will be aired from seven in the evening GMT.
Michelle Agyemang
Age: 19 Sport: Football
A mere three months after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to European Championship victory.
She entered the fray to score key tying goals in both the knockout stage games.
Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Later in the year, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent.
She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.
"Being on the shortlist for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "I thank God and I'm appreciative of 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.
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.
"Earning a spot on the shortlist for the honour once more is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Last year's win was a special memory for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."
The Cricket Sensation
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and burst into the spotlight 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 joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition.
Perrin finished second in the batting rankings and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.
"I'm incredibly grateful to be shortlisted for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it inspires more girls to get into cricket."
