Luke Littler, the 17-year-old darts sensation, has made waves in the sports world this year.
He has been nominated for the BBC’s prestigious Young Sports Personality of the Year award, thanks to his extraordinary achievements in the world of darts.
Littler became the youngest player ever to reach the final of the PDC World Championship in January, where he put up a strong fight, though ultimately losing 7-4 to Luke Humphries.
Since then, he’s proven his dominance by winning the Premier League title and securing a place in history with a victory at the Grand Slam of Darts, marking him as only the fourth player to win 10 titles in one season.
A Competitive Field
Littler is in excellent company on the shortlist, with Olympic skateboarder Sky Brown and para-swimmer William Ellard also nominated for the award.
The nominees were revealed during the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show on Thursday morning, and the winner will be announced on December 17 during the live Sports Personality of the Year ceremony.
Littler’s stellar year, which saw him become the youngest-ever PDC title winner, has earned him a spot among the brightest young talents in the sports world.
A Year to Remember
Reflecting on his remarkable journey, Littler shared his excitement: “It’s been an amazing year, and to be in the running for Young Sports Personality of the Year tops it off.
If I’ve brought more fans to darts, then that’s all that matters to me.”
His achievements, along with his earnings surpassing £1 million this year, have firmly established him as one of the sport’s brightest stars.
Sky Brown’s Continued Success
Sky Brown, at just 16 years old, has been making waves in the world of skateboarding.
She earned a bronze medal in the park skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics, replicating her success from Tokyo three years earlier.
Despite battling a shoulder injury during the competition, Brown’s determination shone through.
She expressed her excitement over the future of skateboarding, stating, “Skateboarding has leveled up so much since the last Olympics.
I’m so excited to see everyone push even harder and what that means for LA!”
Brown, who won the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2021, continues to inspire young athletes worldwide.
William Ellard’s Paralympic Triumph
Eighteen-year-old William Ellard has made a name for himself with an outstanding performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
He won three medals, including two golds in the S14 200m freestyle and the S14 4x100m freestyle relay.
He also earned a silver in the S14 100m butterfly.
Reflecting on his nomination, Ellard said, “Some of the greats like Wayne Rooney, Ellie Simmonds, Phil Foden, and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix have won in the past, so to be nominated this year is a special feeling.”
The Countdown to the Ceremony
The excitement is building as the countdown to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony begins.
The winner of the Young Sports Personality of the Year award will be revealed live on December 17, celebrating the achievements of these outstanding young athletes.
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