Luke Littler Shortlisted for Young Sports Award

Darts prodigy Luke Littler, 17, has been shortlisted for the BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year award after a remarkable season, including becoming the youngest player to reach the PDC World Championship final and winning ten titles, including the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts. He has surpassed £1 million in earnings this year, marking him as a significant figure in the sport. Littler's achievements position him alongside Olympic skateboarder Sky Brown and para-swimmer William Ellard, both of whom have also had outstanding performances this year. The nominees were revealed on BBC Radio 1, with the winner set to be announced on December 17. While Littler is a favorite for the Young Sports Personality award, his nomination may preclude him from contention for the main Sports Personality of the Year award, with Keely Hodgkinson now regarded as the frontrunner. Littler expressed his excitement over the nomination, emphasizing the importance of attracting new fans to darts.