BADMINTON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS | We are not stopping here, say Treesa and Gayatri
Indian badminton players Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have reached the semifinals of the World Championships after a historic win. The pair expressed their determination to continue their success in the upcoming matches.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian badminton on the global stage, highlighting the growth of the sport in the country.
‘Keep calm and carry on,’ Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand kept telling each other en route to a historic quarterfinal win against Jia Yifan and Shuxian Zhang, a pair that has between them five medals at the World Championships and two at the Olympics.
It was forgotten the moment Yifan sent the shuttle wide on match point, Gayatri sprawling on the court and Treesa rushing to hug Pullela Gopichand and B. Sumeeth Reddy in the coaches’ corner.
They broke down, took a long break before returning to answer questions and for once, no one grudged the Indian youngsters.
Hear from Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela 🇮🇳 after reaching a major milestone today. 👏🎙️ #BWFWorldChampionships #NewDelhi2026 pic.twitter.com/sxgXnVMNUf
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