🔗 Share this article Trio Shortlisted for Young Sports Personality Award Caption: The three contenders are finalists for this year's award. Announced recently Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts prodigy Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the upcoming Young Sports Personality of the Year award. The trio have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements over the last year. Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler claimed the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a unprecedented innings. Littler won the award in 2024 after his sensational debut year. The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a widely-listened-to radio show. The 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the prestigious sports ceremony show on the 18th of December. The ceremony will be aired from 19:00 GMT. Agyemang's Profile Age: 19 Sport: Football Just three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to European Championship victory. She was introduced as a substitute to score vital last-gasp goals in both the knockout stage games. Her incredible contributions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament. Afterwards, she was awarded the Golden Girl award for the top young European talent. She was also in contention for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player. Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October. "Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is incredible," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters." The Darts Prodigy Age: 18 Sport: Darts The year started for Littler in sensational style 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 follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins. He didn't stop there - his triumph in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the very first time. At 18, he is the earliest achiever to do so, shattering the previous record. "Being nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year is a big honour," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a special memory for me and I've had another amazing 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 burst into the spotlight with an remarkable and historic innings in August. Her sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s. It also stands as the equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition. Perrin came in second place in the batting rankings and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player. "I'm truly honoured to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it encourages more young women to get into cricket." Video description: Historic winner's addresses from across the ceremony's legacy.