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Advancing in the FIH Pro League hinges on India's ability to triumph over the Netherlands and Argentina. After racking up three points from earlier victories, the Indian hockey team faces hurdles due to inconsistency. It's essential for them to transform potential scoring opportunities into goals and to reduce defensive blunders. The upcoming games will be pivotal for their advancement in the tournament.

They did not arrive in New Delhi as medal favourites. They were not even among the seeded pairs but after playing four matches in the World Championships in new Delhi, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Pullela Gopichand have gone from being India’s outside bet to securing country’s only medal of the tournament.

India’s campaign in New Delhi has seen big wins, painful defeats and unexpected results. But as Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out in the quarterfinals, the spotlight has now fallen completely on Treesa and Gayatri. The young pair have already secured a World Championship medal but they are not satisfied with just that. On Saturday, they will face top seeded, Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning of China, for a place in the final. The Chinese pair have defeated the Indian duo six times, while Treesa and Gayatri have beaten them just once in their head-to-head record. amunra.help

Their run to the semifinals has been built on much more than just good form. It has been a story of patience, hard work and belief.

Treesa and Gayatri entered the tournament without the weight of being the favourites. That may have helped them play with freedom. They first defeated Japan’s sixth seeds, Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi, 21-16, 21-12, in the Round of 16. Then came the biggest test of their campaign.

In the quarterfinal, they faced China’s fourth seeds, Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian. The Indians lost the opening game, 16-21, after falling 0-6 behind. Against such experienced opponents, the match could easily have slipped away. Instead, Treesa and Gayatri changed the game.

They became more aggressive, moved focused and kept changing their positions. Gayatri took more responsibility from the back court with her powerful attack, while Treesa showed her ability to defend and create chances from the front. The two kept switching roles and made it difficult for the Chinese pair to settle.

The turning point came in the second game. A 43-shot rally showed the kind of fight the Indians were bringing to the court. They absorbed the pressure, returned every shot with purpose and eventually forced an error from their opponent. That was the moment when the Chinese pair began to lose their rhythm.

Treesa and Gayatri won the second game 21-15 and carried that momentum into the decider. They were calm even when the pressure grew inside a packed Indira Gandhi Arena. Their 11-5 lead at the interval soon became an even bigger advantage, and they never allowed Jia and Zhang to recover.

When the final point came, the emotion said everything. Treesa dropped to the floor before rushing to hug coach Pullela Gopichand. Gayatri joined the celebration as the home crowd witnessed history. It was a moment that showed how much the pair had gone through to reach this stage.

Treesa’s ankle injury earlier this year had forced her away from important matches, including the Asian Championships. The setback was difficult, but the pair used that time to work on strength, fitness and their understanding on court. Gayatri stood by Treesa during her tough period. The bond has only grown stronger.

That partnership is now one of their biggest strengths. Their medal is India’s second-ever World Championship medal in women’s doubles and the first since Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa’s bronze in 2011.

Treesa and Gayatri know the job is not yet done. India’s other medal hopes are gone. Satwik and Chirag are out of the Championships. The pressure is now on the young women’s doubles pair.

They came to New Delhi without the tag of favourites but they stunned the world with every single round. Now, they stand just one win away from a World Championship final.

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In an exciting development, India has put forward its proposal to host the 2028 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Delhi. With its well-established infrastructure and a history of successful event management, Delhi is set to be a fitting venue. This event will be a significant addition to India's history, having previously hosted the championships, and showcasing the men's team's remarkable victory in the 2022 Thomas Cup.

The India versus Sri Lanka Test series is the major talking point in cricket right now with the entire country looking forward to back-to-back wins in order to stay alive in the World Test Championship (WTC) race. However, one of the biggest points of focus has been the new spin sensation from Rajasthan, Manav Suthar. Ever since his debut in the Afghanistan series, he has shown his calibre and class.

After a magnificent six-for in the one-off series against Afghanistan, Suthar once again wreaked havoc against the Sri Lankan batting order and picked up a ten-wicket haul in the very first match of the series. Additionally, he generated more than 4.5 degree turn on 74% of his deliveries, which has become the talk of the town.

But behind those numbers and the growing reputation lies a story that began long before Suthar walked onto the international stage. From his early days in Rajasthan to the countless hours spent honing the craft, Suthar’s rise has been shaped by hard work and persistence. The people who watched his journey from close quarters testify to those qualities.

RevSportz spoke to his sister, Mansi Suthar about his growing up years and his journey from a young cricketer to someone who has now made a mark at the international level. Mansi said, “Manav was a very disciplined child and he was always very dedicated to sports. He was good at two or three other sports as well but cricket was always his main focus.

“My father actually played a very big role in his career. He supported Manav a lot and he always encouraged him to pursue cricket. He never put pressure regarding studies either. He always had one policy, ‘do whatever you like but give it your 100%’.”

Speaking about his training during the early days, Mansi stressed on the level of discipline and dedication that he always had. “He used to spend several hours at practice. He never made any excuses, no matter how busy a day was. It was always school, coming back home and then going for practice. He never complained about this hectic schedule either because he genuinely enjoyed the game and wanted to always give his best.”

“He made many sacrifices from a very young age, including missing outings, spending less family time and even giving up many of his favourite food items,” she further added.

For Mansi, however, all the wickets and milestones ultimately lead back to one moment; the day her brother finally realised the dream he had chased for years. Recalling his India debut, she said, “The feeling when he made his India debut was amazing and honestly, it is difficult to describe in words. We are all very proud of him.”

For those who watched him grow, the Indian cap is not just a symbol of success. It is a reminder of every step, every sacrifice and every dream that came before it. And if his performances are anything to go by, this may only be the beginning of his story on the international stage.

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