India's top women's doubles pair pulls out of Uber Cup finals after injury

India’s women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand withdrew from the Uber Cup Finals in Denmark after Jolly suffered an ankle injury.

The withdrawal weakens India’s chances for a podium finish, as the women's doubles match contributes valuable points toward the team’s overall tally. With the tournament featuring the world’s top badminton nations, a strong doubles pair is often the difference between a medal and a mid‑table finish.

Jolly twisted her ankle during a training session earlier in the week. Jolly’s ankle injury forced the pair out of the tournament. The pair said they were withdrawing on 17 April 2026 ^[2]. The injury prevents her from competing at the level required for the world‑class event.

The Badminton Association of India said Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam would be the stand‑ins for the women's doubles slot ^[2]. Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam will step in as replacements. Both players have experience on the international circuit and will step in with limited preparation time.

The Uber Cup finals run from 24 April to 3 May 2026 in Horsens, Denmark ^[1]. India entered the competition as a top‑seeded team, having secured its place through strong performances in the Asian qualifiers ^[4].

India’s remaining squad, including singles star Saina Nehwal’s younger sister and mixed‑doubles pair, must now shoulder the scoring burden left by the absent duo. India’s campaign now hinges on its remaining singles and mixed‑doubles players.

**What this means:** Without its primary women's doubles pair, India will rely heavily on singles and mixed‑doubles results to stay competitive. The late roster change also tests the depth of India’s badminton program, as the replacements will need to quickly adapt to the pressure of a world championship setting.