Badminton Highlights: Treesa Jolly and Gayathri Gopichand Stun World No. 6 Pair at BWF World Tour Finals 2024
In an impressive Day 2 performance at the BWF World Tour Finals 2024, India’s rising badminton stars, Treesa Jolly and Gayathri Gopichand, upset the Malaysian World No. 6 duo, showcasing grit and determination. This victory marks a significant milestone in their journey on the international stage.
Key Updates from the Badminton World:
- Palak Kohli’s Inspiring Journey: After battling illness, the Paralympic star reflects on her rise to the top 5 and her aspirations for greater achievements.
- Lakshya Sen’s Comeback: Overcoming his Olympics heartbreak, Sen triumphed against bronze medalist Lee Zii Jia in a thrilling match in China.
- Malvika Bansod Shines: The Indian shuttler reached her maiden Super 1000 quarterfinal, defeating World No. 7 Gregoria Tunjung at the China Open 2024.
Insights and Analysis:
- Coaching News: PV Sindhu brings South Korean legend Lee Hyun Il on board as a consulting coach, signaling her focus on fine-tuning her game ahead of major events.
- Rankings Update: Recent shifts in BWF rankings saw a dip for PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and the doubles pair Satwik-Chirag, as competition stiffens globally.
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- Paris 2024 Paralympics: Thulasimathi Murugesan wins a historic silver in the SU5 women’s singles category, dedicating her medal to her late father.
- 2026 Commonwealth Games: Concerns raised over badminton’s exclusion, with Pullela Gopichand expressing deep disappointment.
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