Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand to Compete in BWF World Championships Semifinals
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand to Compete in BWF World Championships Semifinals
IN · Published Aug 22, 2026
Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have advanced to the semifinals of the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. The duo secured their spot by defeating China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the quarterfinals, ensuring their first-ever medal at the World Championships. They are now set to face the top-seeded Chinese pair, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, in the semifinals on August 22, 2026, at 2:40 PM IST on Court
The tournament is being held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

Impact & Risks

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian badminton, as Treesa and Gayatri are the only Indian players remaining in the tournament. Their success has brought pride to the nation and highlights the growing prominence of Indian women in international badminton. However, facing the top-seeded Chinese pair in the semifinals will be a challenging task, and the duo will need to bring their best game to secure a spot in the finals.

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