Gopichand and Jolley’s bronze marks a comeback for Indian women’s doubles

India’s Gayatri Gopichand and partner Trisha Jolley returned from injury setbacks to claim bronze at the BWF World Championships in Delhi. After a hard‑fought semi‑final loss to China’s Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, the pair reflected on a tournament that revived their rhythm and confidence. Early victories over strong Spanish and American pairings set the tone, while a quarter‑final upset against the fourth‑seeded Chinese duo secured their medal guarantee. The achievement is the first women’s‑doubles world‑level podium finish for India since 2011, emphasizing the duo’s resilience and the growing popularity of badminton among domestic fans.