Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand have entered the quarterfinals of the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi. The Indian women’s doubles pair defeated Japan’s seventh-seeded Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi in straight games, winning 21-16, 21-12.The victory was an impressive performance by the unseeded Indian duo, who controlled the match with strong attacking play. Their win also put them just one victory away from securing a World Championships medal.The pair’s journey is especially notable after Treesa returned from an ankle injury earlier this year. Treesa and Gayatri have since regained their form and produced several strong performances. Their progress at the World Championships is a significant moment for Indian badminton and has raised hopes of a medal in the women’s doubles event.
Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Reach World Championships Quarterfinals
