In Brief
- Indian duo Treesa and Gayatri won a historic bronze at the World Badminton Championships.
- They beat fourth seeds Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian to reach the semifinals.
- The pair lost their semifinal match against China’s Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning.
- This is a landmark achievement for Indian women's doubles badminton.
Unseeded Indian women’s doubles team Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a historic bronze medal at the World Badminton Championships on August 23, 2026. The achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian badminton, ending a 15-year wait for a medal in the category.
The pair advanced to the semifinals by defeating fourth-seeded Chinese combination Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian in three games, displaying impressive skill and determination. However, in the semifinal round, they were defeated by world No.1 duo Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning.
This accomplishment is notable given their unseeded status, highlighting the growing prominence of Indian players in global badminton events. The bronze medal adds to India’s growing presence in badminton’s elite competitions and reflects the country’s development in the sport.
