Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Secure India's First Doubles Medal Since 2011

The Times of India reports that Indian badminton players Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have secured at least a bronze medal at the World Championships. The unseeded pair defeated China's fourth seeds in a 69-minute comeback victory. This achievement ends a 15-year medal drought for Indian women's doubles at the tournament, the first since 2011. The report highlights Treesa’s recovery from a significant ankle injury earlier this year and their recent victory at the Philippine International Challenge as key milestones in their successful comeback.

India Today details a historic quarter-final victory for Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand over the fourth-seeded Chinese pair at the BWF World Championships. After losing the first game, the Indian duo recovered to win the match, buoyed by a passionate home crowd and aggressive net play. The report notes that India has maintained a streak of winning medals at every World Championships since 2011, but this specifically ends a 14-year wait for the women's doubles category. The pair had previously lost all three meetings against this Chinese combination.

News Arena India reports on the unseeded Indian duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reaching the semifinals of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. The pair overcame a one-game deficit to defeat China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in 69 minutes. This win ensures India's first medal in this category since 2011. The article highlights Treesa’s return from a serious training injury involving muscle and ligament tears, noting that the pair successfully rebuilt momentum through recent international tournaments before this historic achievement.

IndiaSportsHub reports that Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have created history by becoming only the second Indian women's doubles pair to medal at the World Championships. The report emphasizes the emotional weight of the victory, specifically noting that Gayatri has achieved a World Championship medal that her father and coach, Pullela Gopichand, never won during his career. China’s Jia Yifan reportedly praised Jolly’s attack as 'fierce' and Gopichand’s play as 'sharp minded' following their defeat. The pair has now won four consecutive matches against higher-ranked opponents.

Kerala Kaumudi reports that Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have secured a medal at the BWF World Championships by advancing to the women's doubles semifinals. The pair achieved a comeback victory over China's fourth seeds, Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian, winning 16-21, 21-15, 21-13. This result guarantees India at least a bronze medal, marking the nation's first women's doubles podium finish at the event since 2011. The article highlights Treesa’s status as an Arjuna Award winner and the first Malayali medalist since 2023.

India News Net highlights reactions from Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand after securing India first women doubles medal in 15 years at the BWF World Championships. Treesa expressed gratitude to the home crowd and supporters, while Gayatri emphasized the importance of staying calm under pressure. The players also acknowledged former Indian duo Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa as a major source of inspiration before facing the world top seeds in the semifinal.

Business Aajkal reports on the historic BWF World Championships semifinal entry by Indian women doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. Coach Sumeeth Reddy attributed the success to careful preparation led by Pullela Gopichand, patience through injuries, and a dramatic comeback win against fourth seeds Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian. Reddy noted the emotional significance of the victory and emphasized that the team remains fully focused on their upcoming semifinal match.

Indian badminton players Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a historic bronze medal at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. The pair lost their semi-final match to China's Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning with a score of 21-18, 13-21, 8-21. This performance marks India's second-ever women's doubles medal at the tournament and the first in fifteen years. While the duo started with a strong lead, unforced errors in the final two games allowed the top-seeded Chinese pair to advance.

The unseeded Indian duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand earned a bronze medal at the 2026 BWF World Championships following a semi-final defeat. They were eliminated by the top-seeded Chinese pair of Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in a match lasting 71 minutes at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. After winning the first game with six consecutive points, the Indians were unable to withstand a tactical shift by the defending champions in the subsequent games.