The Indian men’s badminton scripted history on Sunday as they won the Thomas Cup at the Impact Arena in Bangkok. Wishes started to pour in for the Indian team as they defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 to lift the title.
Lakshya Sen opened the campaign for the Indian team against Anthony Sinsuka Ginting. The 20-year-old had suffered defeats in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. In the final, he lost the first game 8-21 but made a remarkable comeback to win the next two 21-17 and 21-16. With his win, India earned a 1-0 lead against Indonesia.
Next up was India’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Just like Lakshya’s match, the doubles pair too lost the first game against Ahsan and Sukamuljo. They made a strong comeback to defeat the Indonesian pair by 18-21, 23-21, and 21-19.
Kidambi Srikanth sealed the championship for India in the third match. He played against Jonathan Christie, who had already defeated him twice this year. However this time, Srikanth managed to get the better of him. He defeated Christie in 21-15, and 23-21, to clinch the maiden Thomas Cup title for India. The Indian shuttler remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
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Maiden Thomas Cup title for India
Since its inception, 73 years ago, India has never made it to the finals of the Thomas Cup. This was their maiden appearance in the finals of the Thomas Cup, and the team ensured it to be memorable. India became the sixth nation to win the Thomas Cup after China, Indonesia, Japan, Denmark, and Malaysia.
Wishes started pouring in from the fans all over the world for the Indian team. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli led the wishes of the cricket fraternity for the Indian team.
Here are a few tweets from the cricket fraternity wishing the Indian men’s badminton team on achieving this great feat:
A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup 🇮🇳🏆👏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 15, 2022
Historic moment for all Indians! 🏸👏🏻
What a day for Indian Badminton.
Congratulations to the whole team on winning our maiden #ThomasCup title. pic.twitter.com/n3VC1naalb
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 15, 2022
Congratulations Team India for winning the Thomas Cup! This has been a journey that you all can be very proud of. 👏🏻 #ThomasCupChampions
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) May 15, 2022
Created history and in style! Congratulations @srikidambi @lakshya_sen @satwiksairaj – @Shettychirag04 @PRANNOYHSPRI on bringing the Thomas Cup home. Proud of you champs 👏 👏 👏 #ThomasCup2022 pic.twitter.com/RH2QUIODnx
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 15, 2022
Take a bow Indian men’s badminton team and the 2022 #ThomasCup Champions! What a commanding victory. Congratulations! This historic win will inspire generations to come.
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) May 15, 2022
A historic moment in Indian sports.
Congratulations to the Indian badminton team on winning the #ThomasCup finals against Indonesia!! Well played boys 💪🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nG8TEFRaPb— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 15, 2022
Wow! Just Wow. No words to describe this win.
To beat the most successful team ever is an achievement in itself.
Congratulations for scripting history.#ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/xVbxdqTw1K
— DK (@DineshKarthik) May 15, 2022
Congratulations to our badminton team for the historic #ThomasCup win. So proud to see this. Since 1949, only five teams had won this prestigious tournament, and India won by defeating the 14-time Champion Indonesia!! #ThomasAndUberCups2022
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) May 15, 2022
We've had individual champions but winning as a team and a first-ever title in #ThomasCup is surreal. Kudos to each and everyone in the Indian team for making this dream come true. We are proud of you! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/fZwQ8nBdfq
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 15, 2022
Historic moment for Indian sport! Congratulations, and take a bow Team India 🙌🏼 🇮🇳 #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/e42D01eCm3
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 15, 2022
History made. Welcome to India #Thomascup! Phenomenal!
Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/EO3wW0q8d2— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 15, 2022
Congratulations Team India 🇮🇳 What a great moment for Indian sport! Well done to all of you 👏 👏 #ThomasCup2022 pic.twitter.com/T7QXQemTRv
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 15, 2022
Champions 🇮🇳 Congratulations and well deserved! Historic moment 👏 #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/UgMHZHIHyI
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) May 15, 2022
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