🔗 Share this article Three Athletes Shortlisted for Young Sports Personality Award Photo description: The three contenders are contenders for this year's award. Published recently Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the upcoming Young Sports Star of the Year award. The trio have been honoured for their outstanding achievements over the previous year. Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses win Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a record-breaking innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year. The shortlisted athletes were unveiled on a national radio breakfast show. This year's winner will be revealed live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Thursday, 18 December. The ceremony will be aired from 7 PM GMT. The Football Star Age: 19 Sport: Football Just three months after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to European Championship victory. She came off the bench to score crucial late equalisers in both the knockout stage games. Her incredible contributions led to her being named the tournament's top young talent. Subsequently, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the top young European talent. She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer. Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October. "Being nominated for this award is an honour," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters." Littler's Profile Age: 18 Sport: Darts Littler's 2025 began in incredible form as - while still 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history. He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins. His success continued - 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 earliest achiever to do so, shattering the previous record. "Earning a spot on the shortlist for this award again is a big honour," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a special memory for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts." Davina Perrin Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and surged to prominence with an remarkable and historic innings in August. Her magnificent 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 premier tournament. Perrin ended up as runner-up in the batting rankings and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player. "I'm incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it inspires more girls to get into cricket." Media caption: Memorable speeches from across the ceremony's legacy.