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Indian women's doubles success at BWF World Championships

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Indian badminton players Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a historic bronze medal in the women’s doubles at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi. This achievement marks India’s first women’s doubles medal at the tournament in 15 years, ending a drought dating back to 2011. The unseeded duo, previously ranked 39th globally, reached the semifinals after defeating several seeded pairs, most notably upsetting the fourth-seeded Chinese pair Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the quarterfinals. Their campaign concluded in the semifinals with a loss to the world No. 1 and defending champions from China, Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning. Following their performance, Jolly and Gopichand saw a significant rise in the world rankings, jumping 12 spots to reach World No. 27. While their bronze was India’s only medal at these home championships, analysts noted that the country maintains strong depth in women’s singles, with several players ranked in the top 50. Gayatri Gopichand described the tournament as an “amazing journey,” noting that the pair had gained confidence following the Philippines Challenge. The success follows a period of recovery for the team, specifically regarding an ankle injury that sidelined Treesa Jolly for three months earlier in the year. Following the tournament, Badminton Association of India (BAI) General Secretary Sanjay Mishra praised the hosting of the event, stating it exceeded expectations. and BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul also commended India for successfully both praised the successful hosting of the championships, event, which returned to the country India for the first time in 17 years. Officials noted that the organization, supported by various government ministries, addressed previous criticisms regarding hospitality and facilities, receiving positive feedback from international players and officials. facilities.

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  3. 2026-08-24 03:11 UTC Indian women's doubles success at BWF World Championships
  4. 2026-08-23 10:42 UTC Indian women's doubles success at BWF World Championships

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