Quick Info
| Profession | Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Gayatri Gopichand
Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly earned a major rankings boost after winning bronze at the BWF World Championships 2026. Their result was described as a historic medal for India and confirmed their place among the leading women’s doubles pairs in the world.
Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly advanced deep into the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, where their run ended in the semifinals after a strong campaign. The pair’s performance added to India’s breakthrough run in women’s doubles at the tournament.
Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were named recipients of the Arjuna Award in 2026. The honor recognized their achievements in women’s doubles badminton and their strong performances on the international circuit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gayatri Gopichand Pullela |
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| Nickname | Gayatri Gopi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Glendale Academy, Hyderabad |
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| Controversy | Accusations of nepotism by other parents regarding favoritism. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Pullela Gopichand | ||||
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| Mother | P.V.V. Lakshmi | ||||
| Siblings | Sai Vishnu Pullela | ||||
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Career
| Gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games (women's team) | |
| Silver medal in mixed team and bronze medal in women's doubles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games | |
| India International Challenge 2021: Gold (women's doubles), Silver (mixed doubles) | |
| Polish International 2021: Silver (women's doubles) | |
| Welsh International 2021: Silver (women's doubles) | |
| First Indian women's doubles player to reach the semi-finals of the All England Open | |
| 2022 Syed Modi International: Runner-up (women's doubles) | |
| 2022 Odisha Open: Winner (women's doubles) | |
| Silver medal in women's doubles at the 2019 South Asian Games | |
| Reached semi-finals of the 2024 All England Open (partnered with Treesa Jolly) | |
| Quarter-finalist at the 2024 Indonesia Open (partnered with Treesa Jolly) | |
| Highest World Ranking: 9 (with Treesa Jolly, 14 January 2025) | |
| Current World Ranking: 23 (with Treesa Jolly, 17 February 2026) |
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| Subject | English |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began playing badminton at 7 years old and aspired to make it a profession. | |
| 2. Achieved the position of India's top player in badminton for the under-17 category by the age of 15. | |
| 3. Partnered with Treesa Jolly and displayed exceptional skills in women's mixed doubles. | |
| 4. Secured a spot to compete in the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham. | |
| 5. Participated in the 2018 Asian Games as the youngest player in the Indian badminton team. | |
| 6. Plays right-handed. | |
| 7. Trains at Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad under coach Arun Vishnu. | |
| 8. Daughter of former badminton players P.V.V. Lakshmi (8-time national champion) and Pullela Gopichand (former national coach). |
