New Delhi: Arvind Bhat and national women’s champion Aparna Popat will spearhead the Indian challenge in the IBF world championship to be held in Anaheim, US, from August 15 to 21.

According to the initial qualification list issued by the International Badminton Federation last night, India will have two representatives each in men’s singles, women’s singles and men’s doubles, while there would be just one pair in women’s doubles. India will not take part the mixed doubles event. (PTI)