The BBC has unveiled the winners of its annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards, and the 2025 ceremony delivered a powerful celebration of women’s sport. From World Sport Star of the Year to Team of the Year, this year’s shortlists reflected just how dominant female athletes were across the global sporting landscape.
Among the standout moments of the night was Michelle Agyemang being named Young Sports Personality of the Year, emerging victorious from a fiercely competitive shortlist that highlighted the future of British sport.
Agyemang’s win follows a breakout season that saw her play a pivotal role in England’s success on the international stage. The young forward scored crucial goals for the Lionesses on their journey to securing a second consecutive European Championship title, cementing her reputation as one of England’s most exciting rising stars. Agyemang’s composure, impact in key moments and rapid development made her a clear favourite for the award.
She faced stiff competition from Davina Perrin, one of the brightest young talents in English cricket. At just 19, Perrin is already rewriting record books and carving out space in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Her nomination alone signalled a shift in visibility for young women in cricket, with her career trajectory inspiring a new generation of girls to imagine themselves at the top of the game.
Elsewhere on the night, the World Sport Star of the Year category featured formidable contenders. Though neither took home the prize, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Mariona Caldentey were widely praised for their extraordinary achievements in 2025. McLaughlin-Levrone, still only 26, continues to redefine track and field as an Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and arguably the greatest female hurdler of all time.
Caldentey, long considered one of football’s most underrated players, stepped firmly into the spotlight this year. She enjoyed a career-defining season with Arsenal, lifting the Champions League trophy and helping Spain reach their first-ever European Championship final.
For the second year running, the ceremony itself made history, with an all-female hosting team comprising Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott.
