Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Rise 12 Places to World No. 27 After Historic BWF World Championships Bronze

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have received a major boost in the latest BWF world rankings following their historic bronze-medal-winning campaign at the Badminton World Championships.

The Indian women's doubles pair climbed 12 places from World No. 39 to World No. 27 after their remarkable run at the 2026 BWF World Championships. The rise is the biggest ranking jump among women's doubles pairs in the top 50.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand make historic World Championships run

Treesa and Gayatri entered the tournament as the 39th-ranked women's doubles pair but produced a series of impressive performances against higher-ranked opponents.

Their campaign resulted in India's first-ever women's doubles medal at the BWF World Championships, marking a significant moment for Indian badminton.

The Indian pair repeatedly exceeded expectations as they made their way to the semi-finals, proving that their world ranking did not reflect their ability to challenge some of the strongest pairs in international badminton.

Quarter-final win over China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian

One of the biggest moments of Treesa and Gayatri's campaign came in the quarter-finals.

The Indian duo defeated China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in a gruelling contest that lasted one hour and 10 minutes. The victory secured their place in the semi-finals and guaranteed India a historic women's doubles medal.

The emotional significance of the result was evident after the match, with both players breaking down in tears after sealing their place in the final four.

Treesa's powerful attacking game and strong smashes from the back court played an important role throughout the tournament, while Gayatri continued to grow in confidence as the competition progressed.

Indian pair challenge World No. 1 Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning

Treesa and Gayatri faced another major test in the semi-finals against World No. 1 pair Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning.

The Indian duo refused to be intimidated by the top-ranked Chinese pair and made a stunning start to the match, winning the opening game 21-18.

However, the World No. 1 pair responded strongly, taking the second game 21-13 before winning the deciding game 21-8.

Despite the defeat, Treesa and Gayatri's campaign earned them a place on the World Championships podium and delivered a historic bronze medal for Indian women's doubles badminton.

Major BWF rankings boost for Treesa and Gayatri

Their World Championships performance has now resulted in a significant rankings reward.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have climbed 12 places to World No. 27, moving up from No. 39 before the tournament.

The jump reflects their impressive performances against higher-ranked opponents and provides the Indian pair with fresh momentum as they aim to establish themselves among the leading women's doubles teams in world badminton.

For Treesa and Gayatri, the 2026 BWF World Championships has delivered more than just a historic bronze medal. It has also marked a breakthrough moment that could accelerate their rise on the international stage.