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Jacob Cassar
  • Boxing

Jacob Cassar

Commonwealth Games silver medallist in the welterweight at Glasgow 2026.

  • 2 World Championships
  • 1 Commonwealth Games
    • 1 silver
Events
60kg · Welterweight
Age
20

CareerGames record

  1. 2026Glasgow Commonwealth Games
    • WelterweightSilver
  2. World Championships2024 to 2025
    • 60kgWorld Boxing Championships, 2025Competed
    • 60kgWorld Boxing U19 Championships, 20244th
MedalsGoldSilverBronze
World Championships–––
Commonwealth Games–1–

Get to know JacobIn his words

“Winning the Commonwealth Games trials for Boxing Australia”Most memorable sporting moment
How does the VIS support your career in high performance sport?
VIS make a difference to my high performance career every day. The support they provide me is second to none, from medical queries, nutrition, general training, and personal growth queries, they are always there and so happy to help everyone.
Proudest personal achievement outside of sport
I collected, repaired, and donated over 100 pushbikes to families in need over Christmas.
What do you enjoy most about your sport?
The community. It doesn't matter your race, religion, job title or financial status, once you get in the gym everyone is equal.
Advice to your younger self
There is no future focusing on the past, you have to keep moving forward to be better than yesterday.
Go-to meal before competing
I love a ham and cheese croissant after weigh-in!
What do you enjoy doing outside of sport?
I love playing billiards, walking my dog, and catching up with my mates for coffee after training.

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