Pak bowler Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling
ISLAMABAD, April 14: Quetta Gladiators’ off-spinner Usman Tariq of Pakistan was reported for a suspect bowling action during the Pakistan Super League T20 tournament.Tariq was reported by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown after Quetta lost to Lahore Qalandars by 79 runs at Rawalpindi on Sunday. Tariq bowled his quote of four overs and returned figures of 1-31.He also picked up 2-26 against Peshawar Zalmi as Quetta began its campaign with a thumping 80-run win.“As per the rules, Usman can continue to bowl in future (PSL) matches,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement. “However, if he is reported again, he will be suspended from bowling and will need to obtain clearance from an ICC-accredited lab before he can resume bowling.” Last year, Tariq was also reported for a suspect bowling action during Quetta’s match against Karachi Kings at the same venue before the franchise voluntarily pulled out the off-spinner from the tournament to undergo the bowling test.Later in last August, an ICC-accredited laboratory in Lahore cleared the off-spinner’s bowling action and he competed in domestic tournaments without being reported. (PTI)
Mykolas Alekna sets world record with a 247 feet throw
RAMONA, (USA) April 14: Mykolas Alekna surpassed his world record in the discus twice.The Lithuanian star threw a discus 247 feet, 9 inches (75.56 meters) at the Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational. In his first attempt, he also had a record-breaking throw of 245-7 (74.89 meters).The record is subject to ratification.Last year at the same event, he broke a world record that had stood since 1986 and went on to earn a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games.The 22-year-old Alekna is in his fourth year at the University of California. His father, Virgilijus, is a two-time Olympic champion in the discus.Matt Denny of Australia, who won bronze at the 2024 Olympics, briefly held the world record with a throw of 245-3 (74.78 meters) before Alekna had two throws that put him back on top of the record books. (PTI)
Metallic torches for Milan-Cortina Olympics and paralympics unveiled
MILAN, April 14: Organizers for the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Monday unveiled a sleek and minimalistic metallic design for the torches that will be used in the traditional relay ahead of next year’s Winter Games.The torches will be made primarily out of recycled materials, with a design system that lets the fuel canister be refilled up to 10 times – reducing the number of torches that will be needed, organizers said. Made from an aluminum and brass alloy, the Olympic torch features a blue-green hue while the Paralympic version is bronze colored.“The design of the torch is intended to enhance the flame itself, the true essence of the torch relay,” organizers said. “The idea is to direct focus towards the flame, leaving the torch almost in the background. By concentrating on the simplicity of the design, the flame becomes the main protagonist.” The Olympic flame will arrive in Rome on Dec. 4 and will begin its journey across Italy two days later.The 2026 Games run Feb. 6-22 and the Paralympics run March 6-15.The torches, which were designed by Italian architect Carlo Ratti, were displayed at joint presentations at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, and in Milan. (PTI)
PM likely to inaugurate Khelo India Youth Games 2025
PATNA, April 14: rime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bihar next month to inaugurate the “Khelo India Youth Games, 2025”, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said here on Monday.Kumar was addressing a function attended, among others, by Union minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya.“It is a matter of delight for us that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Khelo India Youth Games, 2025, in Patna on May 4. The event has provided us with an opportunity to strengthen sporting infrastructure in the state”, said Kumar.The function, held at the Chief Minister’s secretariat, was marked by the unveiling of the event’s logo and its mascot “Shubhankar” through remote control.According to the office of the Chief Minister, 8,500 athletes and 1,500 technical staff from across the country will take part in the “Khelo India Youth Games, 2025”, to be held till May 15 across five districts of Bihar – Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Bhagalpur and Begusarai. (PTI)