New Delhi, Nov 10: Olympic bronze medallist Karnam Malleswari will spearhead India's challenge in the World Weightlifting Championship to be held in Vancouver, Canada, from November 14 to 24. The nine-member India team comprises seven women and two men, all of whom are undergoing training at a camp here, Indian Weightlifting Federation General Secretary Balbir Singh Bhatia said here today.

Bhatia has been appointed as referee by the International Weightlifting Federation for the championship. Team:

Women: K Malleswari, Kunjurani Devi, Prasannama Chanu, Prasmita Devi, Prithima Devi, Nandini Devi and Sunaina. Men: Vicky Batta, V Srinivasa Rao.

Coaches: Pal Singh Sandhu, G D Fort Gallant and Jaswant Singh.

Bureau Report