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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricket star Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award.
These three athletes have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the past 12 months.
Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin surged to prominence with a record-breaking innings.
Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.
The finalists were unveiled on a widely-listened-to radio show.
This year's winner will be announced during a live broadcast on the Sports Personality of the Year show on the 18th of December.
The ceremony will be televised from 19:00 GMT.
Age: 19 Sport: Football
Only 90 days after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to winning the Euros.
She entered the fray to score vital last-gasp goals in both the knockout stage games.
These match-saving moments led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.
Afterwards, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the finest emerging star on the continent.
She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.
Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.
"Being on the shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year is incredible," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."
Age: 18 Sport: Darts
Littler kicked off the year in incredible form as - at just 17 years old - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.
He secured a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final.
His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.
His success continued - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the very first time.
At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, smashing the previous record.
"Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a proud moment for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."
Age: 19 Sport: Cricket
Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and burst into the spotlight with an remarkable and historic 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 shared 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's a very special feeling. I hope it inspires more girls to get into cricket."
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