Meet the Glasgow curry shop boss representing Pakistan at bowls

Meet the Glasgow curry shop boss representing Pakistan at bowlsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, 'He might put something in my food!'ByAmy CanavanBBC Sport Scotland at the SEC CentrePublished28 minutes agoScottish bowler Jason Banks is fond of the Alishan Tandoori in Glasgow. But he knows it is best to avoid it this week.Why? Because Pakistan's Mohammed 'Chico' Qureshi - who Banks will face in the Commonwealth Games men's singles on Friday - runs the restaurant.While Banks was the first Team Scotland athlete to compete at these Games - as he defeated Robert Simpson of Jamaica in straight sets - you would be forgiven for thinking otherwise, as the well-supported Qureshi took to the portable rink at the SEC Centre in the session prior.Pakistan was the name on the back of his shirt, but the 67-year-old restaurateur - who competed at the 2014 Games - has called Glasgow home for over 50 years. Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?Published20 hours agoFive big names to look out for at Glasgow 2026Published2 days agoIt was something of a dream for Qureshi to go again in a second home Games after taking to the outdoor green at Kelvingrove 12 years ago.A member at Glasgow Indoor Bowling Club - just round the corner from his restaurant - he had been putting in the hours to be ready for the conditions awaiting him in his opening match against Wales' Ross Owen.Unfortunately, it did not quite go to plan as he lost in straight sets - 12-5 and 17-0."That's the worst game I've ever played," a still upbeat Qureshi told BBC Scotland. "It was very tricky to get going. The more I was trying, the worse I was getting."All is far from lost, though, with four Group C games still to go.On the carpet, Qureshi is hoping for much improvement. Off it, he is not sure if he has scared his supporters away. "I had a f...