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Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand storm into BWF World championships semifinals, secure India medal

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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stormed into the BWF World Championships semifinals after a stunning comeback win over China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian. The victory secured India a women’s doubles medal at the Worlds, ending a 15-year wait since Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa’s 2011 bronze.

Published: Aug 21, 2026, 05:11 PM IST|Updated: Aug 21, 2026, 05:11 PM IST

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Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand storm into BWF World championships semifinals, secure India medal

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