Gayathri’s Duo Advances to Pre-Quarterfinals
Indian star shuttler Lakshya Sen made a winning start at the World Badminton Championships, though he had to battle through three games to overcome his opponent. Meanwhile, the women's doubles pair of Pullela Gayathri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly—currently elated after being selected for the Arjuna Award—stormed into the pre-quarterfinals by securing their second consecutive victory. Sen defeated Austrian shuttler Collins Valentine Filimon 16-21, 21-9, 21-4 in 45 minutes in the men's singles first round here on Tuesday.







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