India, Aug. 21 -- Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have made sure India remain hopeful of a medal in the women's category at BWF World Badminton Championships 2026. The Indian pair had a tricky road ahead of the mega event, especially after Treesa suffered an injury earlier in 2026 that kept her out of several major tournaments. With the World Championships drawing closer, the pressure was beginning to build, but they managed to get the perfect tune-up at the Philippine International Challenge, where they emerged victorious and regained some much-needed confidence.

However, the Indian pair were unseeded at the World Championships, making their journey so far nothing short of an underdog story. They stunned seventh seeds Rin Iwanaga and...