{
  "id": 2413250,
  "title": "Switch to doubles, bond through adversity pay off as Treesa-Gayatri secure medal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/switch-to-doubles-bond-through-adversity-pay-off-as-treesa-gayatri",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T17:40:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badminton/switch-to-doubles-bond-treesa-gayatri-secure-medal-10844087/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pullela Gopichand and his daughter Gayatri shocked the world by pairing the 23-year-old Treesa Jolly with Gayatri for the Badminton World Championships. The unconventional decision paid off as the duo put on a sensational performance, defeating Olympic champion Jia Yifan 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 in a come-from-behind victory. The World No. 39s had fallen from World No. 9 to No. 41 before this tournament, and their resilience was tested by injuries and setbacks. Treesa, known for her powerful smash, found her range and Gayatri manipulated the shuttle with precision, mirroring her mother's cross-court drop. The bond between the father and daughter grew stronger through adversity, and their perfect chemistry led to a memorable win on home soil.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}