Iqbal uses idol Jason’s delivery style to strike down gold

Podium toppers: Malaysia’s Iqbal Zuhairi Akmal Hadi (right) and Singapore’s Mabelle Tan posing with their trophies after the International All-Stars Bowling Championships.

PETALING JAYA: It is a common practice in sports for athletes to use the same gear as their idols.

Youngster Iqbal Zuhairi Akmal Hadi did not only use the same ball but he bowled in a fantastic fashion to emerge as the boys’ Under-12 champion in the International Junior All-Stars Bowling Championship.