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India's only winners at the Syed Modi Super 300 in Lucknow last weekend, shuttlers Treesa Jolly-Gayatri both dread the 'Running Days' at the Hyderabad Pullela Gopichand academy. (BAI Photo)

Treadmill, Yoganidra and building endurance: The themes that defined the resurgence of Gayatri and Treesa

December 05, 2025 8:36 am

A mature mindset is aiding Treesa; Gayatri keeps honing her strength in creating openings for her partner

Indian Women's Doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action at the Syed Modi International Super 300. (PHOTO: Amit Verma/UPBA)

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand retain Syed Modi crown with 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 win over Osawa-Tanabe

December 01, 2025 8:27 am

The 74-minute final at Lucknow saw the Indian women's doubles pair return from an injury-related break as Treesa unveiled sharper net skills

Syed Modi, the street smart shuttler who played with unfailing accuracy, loved butter chicken and Bachchan movies

November 30, 2025 11:02 am

Syed Modi's was very early 80s-coded badminton, not aggressive. Smaller arenas of four courts with no drift helped control the shuttle no doubt, but Modi could hit to all corners of the court, with cold accuracy.

Treesa-Gayatri, Kidambi Srikanth reach Syed Modi finals; Japanese Kaho-Mai and Jason Gunawan their respective opponents

November 29, 2025 9:58 pm

While the women's doubles pair defeated Carmen Ting and Ong Yin Xee 21-11, 21-15, Kidambi Srikanth beat Mithun Manjunath 21-15, 19-21, 21-13 in semis

Syed Modi International: Tanvi Sharma continues top form, enters semis after defeating Lo Sin Yan Happy

November 29, 2025 12:22 am

The 16-year-old packed her off in her opponent in straight games 21-13, 21-19 in 38 minutes to set up a last four clash against 5th seed Hina Akechi of Japan, who upset third seed Sung Shuo Yun 21-8, 21-15 in the other quarterfinal.

While PV Sindhu's third Syed Modi title was a result of staying efficient in rallies, Lakshya's first in Lucknow was a performance filled with jaw-dropping moments. (UPBA)

Festive December: Steady PV Sindhu, showman Lakshya end long title drought

December 02, 2024 8:16 am

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu overcame a tricky left-hander in China's Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 while Lakshya completely outhit and outdefended Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7 in their respective finals.

Treesa-Gayatri beat Bao and Li 21-18 21-11 in 41 minutes and in the process, became the first ever Indian pair to win the women's doubles title at this event. (BAI)

How Treesa-Gayatri's Syed Modi Super 300 title offers a timely reminder of their potential after tough 2024

December 02, 2024 8:16 am

Syed Modi International: The World Tour Finals will bookend a difficult 2024 for Treesa-Gayatri, but in essence, it is a launchpad for bigger and better wins in 2025 for these two 21-year-olds.

Syed Modi International: Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly outplayed their Chinese opponents 21-18, 21-11 in just 40 minutes.

WATCH: Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly become first Indian women's doubles pair to win Syed Modi International title

December 01, 2024 5:24 pm

Syed Modi International: After a tough semifinal where they had to come back from a game down, Treesa-Gayatri were brilliant in the final as a long drought ended for India at the Syed Modi International.

Syed Modi Super 300L PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen stormed to their respective finals in Lucknow on Saturday. (Syed Modi International Championship)

Syed Modi Super 300: Sindhu puts on a masterclass in efficiency to outplay Unnati, Lakshya too reaches final

November 30, 2024 9:31 pm

Syed Modi Super 300: PV Sindhu and Lakshya entered the tournament as top seeds, were pre-event favourites, and played like that on Saturday.

Priyanshu Rajawat lost to Singapore's Jason Teh Jia Heng won 21-13, 21-19 in 48 minutes on Saturday in Lucknow. (PTI)

Syed Modi Super 300 Badminton: Priyanshu Rajawat has high ambitions, but body and mind must align more often

November 30, 2024 8:29 pm

While Lakshya Sen dominated his semifinal to enter the title clash in Lucknow, the potential blockbuster all-Indian final wouldn't happen now as Priyanshu Rajawat went down for the second straight year at the semifinals stage.