Former international shuttlers Aparna Popat and Mangrish Palekar showcased their class in their respective categories to advance to the next round of the GD Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club badminton tournament, promoted by Badminton Gurukul, at Bombay Gymkhana on Friday.

In the 75+ women’s doubles quarters, Popat and partner Naheed Divecha beat Jaanvi Merani and Sonal Battad 15-11, 15-3.