Who are Treesa and Gayatri? Know the Duo Who Secured India a BWF World Championships Medal
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand assured India a BWF World Championships medal after reaching the women’s doubles semi-finals. Know more about the Indian badminton duo, their rankings, achievements and journey.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a BWF World Championship medal for India in the women's doubles category. In the quarter-finals, facing the Chinese pair Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian, the duo staged a brilliant comeback to win 16–21, 21–15, 21–13 to advance to the semi-finals.
The win guaranteed at least a bronze medal for India in the marquee event, ending a long drought in the category. The last time an Indian women's doubles pair won a medal at the World Championships was back in 2011, when Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa won bronze.
Who are Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand?
Here is key information about Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's career milestones.
| Details | Treesa Jolly | Gayatri Gopichand |
| Born | May 27, 2003 (Cherupuzha, Kerala) | March 4, 2003 (Hyderabad, Telangana) |
| Court Role | Power hitter (Backcourt specialist) | Playmaker (Frontcourt / Net specialist) |
| Highest Career Ranking | World No. 9 (Women's Doubles) World No. 56 (Mixed Doubles) | World No. 9 (Women's Doubles) World No. 209 (Women's Singles) |
| Total BWF Titles | 4 BWF Titles | 3 BWF Titles |
Major Titles Won by Treesa and Gayatri
Here are some of the key achievements of the duo.
| Tournament / Event | Achievement |
| India International Challenge 2021 | Gold medal (First international challenge title together) |
| Odisha Open 2022 | Gold medal (First BWF World Tour Super 100 title) |
| Commonwealth Games 2022 | Bronze medal (Women's Doubles) |
| Asia Team Championships 2024 | Gold medal (India's historic first Women's Team Asia gold) |
| Syed Modi International 2024 | Gold medal (BWF World Tour Super 300 title) |
| Syed Modi International 2025 | Gold medal (Back-to-back Super 300 titles) |
| Philippine International 2026 | Gold medal (International Challenge title) |
How did Treesa and Gayatri Make It to the Semi-Finals?
In the high-pressure quarter-final clash against the Olympic medalists from China, Treesa and Gayatri started with a defeat in the first set, losing 16-21.
However, the pair held their nerve and shifted to a more attacking approach, using powerful smashes and more efficient work around the net. Their change in strategy helped them fight back and win the second set 21-15.
TREESA & GAYATRI CREATES HISTORY! 🤩
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) August 21, 2026
FIRST INDIAN WOMEN’S DOUBLES PAIR TO WIN MEDAL AFTER 15 YEARS!
Indian Duo defeated World No.4 Jia Yi Fan and Zhang 🇨🇳 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 in the Quarterfinals of BWF World Championships 2026!
WELL DONE!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/b4z0QGM1la
The pair continued their attacking approach in the third and final set, winning it comfortably 21-13 to secure their spot in the semi-finals and a BWF World Championship medal.
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