India’s top women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, delivered a scintillating performance at the BWF World Championships 2026, pulling off a massive upset against the fourth-seeded Chinese duo of Jieyi Fan and Zhang Shu Jian to storm into the semi-finals.
A Hard-Fought Three-Game Thriller
In a gripping quarter-final encounter, the Indian pair staged a remarkable comeback after dropping the opening game, eventually securing a memorable 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 victory. Heading into the match, the head-to-head record favored the Chinese opponents, having won all three of their previous encounters. However, Treesa and Gayatri completely turned the script around with tremendous grit and composure.
Ending a 15-Year Wait for India
With this sensational victory, the duo has guaranteed India’s first-ever women’s doubles medal at the BWF World Championships in 15 years. The last time India medaled in this category was back in 2011, when the veteran pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Jwala Gutta clinched the bronze.
Throughout the ongoing tournament, Treesa and Gayatri have displayed phenomenal form, sweeping through the initial rounds. Their latest triumph not only books their place in the semi-finals but also etches their names in the history books of Indian badminton.
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