Dhols and chants accompany Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in Delhi World Championships semi-final

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand battled China's top seeds in a 64-minute BWF World Championships semi-final at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi on August 22, 2026.

A packed stadium, with chants, dhols and unwavering support, drove the Indian pair throughout the contest.

Though the eventual bronze medallists fell short, Delhi's passionate crowd emerged as one of the tournament's defining stories.