BWF World C'ships Day 2: Lakshya, Unnati advance - Highlights
Women's Doubles: Treesa-Gayatri through to R16
Brillliant display from India's women's doubles team Treesa and Gayatri as they beat Lauren Lam/Allison Quynh Lee (USA) 21-15, 21-12 and advance to the round of 16.
Women's Doubles: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand make a strong start
Another Indian women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, are in action against USA’s Lauren Lam and Allison Quynh Lee.
The Indian duo have made a strong start, taking the opening game 21-15. They have carried that momentum into the second game and currently lead 10-4.
Treesa and Gayatri also have another reason to celebrate. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025 on Tuesday, with the Arjuna Award set to be given to 17 meritorious sportspersons. The Indian women’s doubles pair feature among the awardees.
Read here: https://thebridge.in/amp/others/national-sports-awards-2025-khel-ratna-57289
Women's Doubles: Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi lose 7-21, 14-21.
The Stoeva sisters move on to the next round after beating India’s Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi lose 7-21, 14-21.
The Indian pair showed glimpses of a comeback in the second game but could not maintain the momentum as the experienced Bulgarian duo closed out the match.
They now meet top seeds in the round of 32.
Women's doubles: Kavipriya/Simran gain some momentum
They looked to have lost the plot at 8-13, but the Indian pair fought back brilliantly. They turned the momentum in their favour came back to only two point difference 13-15.
Score: Kavipriya/Simran 7-21, 13-15 Stefani/Gabriela
Women's Doubles: Kavipriya-Simran fightback in game 2
After losing the opening game 21-7, the Indian pair has started the second game with more confidence. Kavipriya and Simran are holding their opponents close at 4-5 and are showing signs of a fightback.
There is strong support in the arena from Indian fans.
Women's doubles: Kavipriya-Simran trail
The Indian pair continues to trail, with Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi down 1-11 before the interval.
The Stoeva sisters lead the Indian pair 2-0 in the head-to-head record.
Up next: Women's Doubles pair Kavipriya Selvam/Simran Singhi vs Gabriela Stoeva/Stefani Stoeva (Bulgaria) at 4:30 PM
Indian women's doubles pair of Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi face a tough challenge against Bulgaria’s Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva. The Indian pair will be looking for their first win against their opponents, having lost both of their previous encounters.
Indian's trail 0-2 in the head-to-head record.
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