Sports 24 August 2026
Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Clinch Bronze at BWF World Championships
Why in the News?
India's women's doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, etched their names in history by winning the bronze medal at the BWF Badminton World Championships held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
Key Features / Major Points:
Historic Achievement: They became only the second Indian women's doubles pair to win a World Championship medal, following the legendary duo of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa.
Semi-Final Clash: The Indian pair put up a spirited fight but lost 21-18, 13-21, 8-21 to the top-seeded defending champions Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning of China in the semi-finals.
Static GK Facts:
BWF (Badminton World Federation): Established Year: 1934 (as International Badminton Federation) | Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
BAI (Badminton Association of India): Established Year: 1934 | Headquarters: New Delhi.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which Indian pair recently won the bronze medal in women's doubles at the BWF World Badminton Championships?
A: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
Q: Where was the BWF Badminton World Championships held?
A: New Delhi, India
Q: Where is the headquarters of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) located?
A: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia