22/05/2026
🏆 JACK MCSHANE RECOGNISED AS COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA'S 2025 EMERGING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 🏆
Huge congratulations to Jack McShane on this outstanding honour!
The 20-year-old from NSW was recognised at Commonwealth Games Australia's President's Dinner in Sydney on Wednesday night, capping off a remarkable 12 months that saw him become the youngest ever winner of the World Bowls Indoor Championships men's singles title in Aberdeen, Scotland.
"Thank you so much to my corner, all my supporters, my parents, my rocks, my partner Chanel, my widest group of friends and family who support me with whatever I intend to do," McShane said during his acceptance speech.
This recognition places Jack among an elite group of young Australian athletes and follows his recent selection as a Tier 2 Scholarship recipient in the 2026 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program.
A shining light for the next generation of Australian bowls 🌟 We are so proud of what you have done and will do 👏💙❤