“He never put any sort of pressure on me”: Gayatri Gopichand is an Arjuna Awardee today, but behind it all was a father and a Badminton legend who let her enjoy the game - The Times of India
Indian badminton player Gayatri Gopichand has added another major milestone to her career. On August 18, 2026, Gayatri was named a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award, alongside her women's doubles partner Treesa Jolly.