Gayatri-Treesa Create History, Enter Badminton Worlds Semis
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Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly scripted history at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, defeating China's Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian 21-16, 21-13 to secure India's first women's doubles medal since 2011. The duo overcame a first-game loss and early-game deficit to win in an hour and 10 minutes. They became the first Indian women's doubles pair to reach a Worlds semi-final in 15 years. Pullela Gopichand, coach B. Sumeeth Reddy, and Treesa's family celebrated their victory.
Why it matters
This victory boosts India's badminton prospects and the women's doubles category.
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