
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal at the World Championships held in Delhi, marking a significant milestone for Indian badminton.
Treesa Jolly’s father, Jolly Mathew, a former volleyball coach, built a private indoor badminton court in their hometown of Cherupuzha, Kerala, to facilitate her training.
The pair overcame significant financial struggles and a lack of external sponsorship during their journey from local ranking tournaments to the World Championship podium.