Treesa-Gayatri end India’s 15-year wait, assure Badminton World Championships medal
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal. They achieved this after a comeback victory in the women's doubles quarterfinals. This guarantees the unseeded Indian pair at least a bronze medal. Their achievement marks the country's first medal in this event since 2011. The pair has shown strong progress and resilience throughout their career.
India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinch World Championships medal after dramatic comeback
Unseeded Indian duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand achieved a remarkable victory over China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian, securing a place in the last four of the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Badminton World Championships. The 69-minute match ended with an impressive 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 triumph for the Indians. This resounding win guarantees at least a bronze medal for Treesa and Gayatri, marking a significant milestone in Indian women's doubles badminton history.
Since their last World Championships medal in 2011, the Indian pair has experienced strong home support and has already achieved success on the international circuit. Treesa and Gayatri reached the semifinals of the All England Open in 2022 and 2023, won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and broke into the world's top 10 at the start of last year.
However, their progress was temporarily hindered by Treesa's serious ankle injury during training for the Asia Badminton Championships and Uber Cup. The injury, caused by an accidental collision with Gayatri during practice, required extensive rehabilitation.
After overcoming their injury, Treesa and Gayatri returned to action at the Indonesia Open, the US Open, and the Philippine International Challenge, demonstrating that they were returning to their best form. Now, their dramatic comeback has reached a new level, with the duo assured of a podium spot at the World Championships.
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