‘Winning a World Team Final Cannot Happen Without Taking Opponents by Surprise’: Hockey Greats on Thomas Cup Win
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Winning a World Team Final Cannot Happen Without Taking Opponents by Surprise’: Hockey Greats on Thomas Cup Win

News 18  

Ashok Kumar returned to India with a hockey gold medal from the 1975 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. As a different India prepares to applaud the men’s badminton squad, coming home with the Thomas Cup 2022 from Bangkok, the qualities which moulded players from ’75 squad into a winning unit remains unchanged in ’22, points out the hockey ace. Playing inside forward for India, captained by midfield general Ajitpal Singh, Ashok scored the winning goal in a 2-1 win against Pakistan as the hockey heroes came back with the nation’s first-ever FIH World Cup. It is risky, the team gets an advantage when you show the confidence to pull it off.” He added: “Winning a world team final like the Thomas Cup cannot happen without taking opponents by surprise in competition.” When the hockey heroes landed in Chennai, felicitations and public receptions followed. Indian hockey teams tasted success when players were ready to go all out for a common cause.” The example was set by seniors Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy at the Thomas Cup, observed by three-time hockey Olympian, Mervyn Fernandes.

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Chirag Shetty questions Maharashtra govt over felicitating Rohit Sharma's World Champions: ‘Thomas Cup equivalent to WC’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chirag Shetty questions Maharashtra govt over felicitating Rohit Sharma's World Champions: ‘Thomas Cup equivalent to WC’

Hindustan Times  

Thomas Cup is equivalent to winning the Cricket World Cup. Chirag Shetty didn't mince his words when the ace shuttler questioned the Maharashtra government for felicitating Rohit Sharma's Team India after their historic title win at the ICC T20 World Cup. Already rewarded bumper prize money for lifting the T20 World Cup by the Board of Control for Cricket in …

India to face China in Thomas Cup quarter-final
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India to face China in Thomas Cup quarter-final

Hindustan Times  

From winning the Thomas Cup final 3-0 against them two years ago, India lost their last Group C tie 1-4 against record 14-time champions Indonesia in a repeat of that Bangkok showdown. India's HS Prannoy celebrates during his singles match against Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting at the Thomas Cup 2024 Unlike the previous occasion, Wednesday’s clash in Chengdu, China was …

Thomas Cup: India seals quarterfinal berth with 5-0 win over England
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thomas Cup: India seals quarterfinal berth with 5-0 win over England

The Hindu  

Defending champions India sailed to the knockout stage of the Thomas Cup with a 5-0 rout of England in a Group C contest in Chengdu on April 29. HS Prannoy returned to winning ways, defeating Harry Huang 21-15 21-15 to give India a 1-0 lead. The star pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty was stretched to three games by …

Thomas/Uber Cup: India men beat Thailand, women down Canada
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thomas/Uber Cup: India men beat Thailand, women down Canada

Hindustan Times  

Holders India got off to a winning start in Chengdu on Saturday, beating Thailand 4-1 but not before the southeast Asian nation showed that rankings count for little in Thomas Cup. India women beat Canada In the Uber Cup, a second-string Indian team was good enough to defeat a full-strength Canada 4-1 in a Group A clash with the highlight …

Indian men eye consistency in Thomas Cup title defence, women too look to shine in Uber Cup
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian men eye consistency in Thomas Cup title defence, women too look to shine in Uber Cup

The Hindu  

Star singles players will aim for a consistent run as Indian men embark on a tough journey of defending their title at the Thomas Cup, while a young women's team, sans the peerless P V Sindhu, will look to punch above its weight when it begins its campaign in Uber Cup here on Saturday. Just two years ago, India had …

Thomas Cup 2024: India’s badminton stars seek a winning encore
8 months ago

Thomas Cup 2024: India’s badminton stars seek a winning encore

Live Mint  

Of all the incredible moments that India scripted at the 2022 Thomas Cup, the one that became definitive of the odds-defying, history-making team, was of the players bouncing up and down, arm in arm on the podium. “I think winning the Thomas Cup was one of the biggest achievements in Indian badminton,” says Sen. “As a kid I used to …

BAI President Welcomes Historic Thomas Cup Trophy in India for The First Time
1 year, 5 months ago

BAI President Welcomes Historic Thomas Cup Trophy in India for The First Time

News 18  

The Badminton Association of India on Friday received the historic Thomas Cup trophy which India lifted for the first time in the tournamen’s 73-year-long history. BAI president Himanta Biswa Sarma and General Secretary Sanjay Mishra welcomed the glittering prestigious trophy in New Delhi on behalf of the triumphant Indian squad. “My heart swells with pride as I welcome the historic …

1983 World Cup Win: 40 Years To The Day Kapil Dev & Co. Achieved The Unimaginable
1 year, 5 months ago

1983 World Cup Win: 40 Years To The Day Kapil Dev & Co. Achieved The Unimaginable

ABP News  

On June 25, 1983, the Kapil Dev-led Indian team beat the mighty West Indies in a thriling final at the Lord's in London to become the World Champions for the first-time ever. There were several instances during India's 1983 World Cup campaign when it felt that perhaps it was too much to ask from the team to go on to …

Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2023 Final: India create history, edge past Pakistan to become most successful team
1 year, 6 months ago

Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2023 Final: India create history, edge past Pakistan to become most successful team

India TV News  

Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2023 Final: The Indian Hockey Men's Junior Team on Thursday created history as they edged past arch rivals Pakistan in a thrilling finale of the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2023 at Salalah Sports Complex in Oman. Uttam Singh's team emerged victorious by a close margin of 2-1 as Indian goalkeeper Mohith made some stellar saves in …

India wins Junior Asia Cup, beats Pakistan 2-1
1 year, 6 months ago

India wins Junior Asia Cup, beats Pakistan 2-1

The Hindu  

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team reigned supreme as it beat nemesis Pakistan 2-1 in a thrilling Final match of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 here in Salalah, Oman. Early goals by Angad Bir Singh and Araijeet Singh Hundal ensured India remained in command of the game while some outstanding saves by goalkeeper Shashikumar Mohith Honnenahalli kept India in …

Thomas Cup squad bags ‘Team of the year’ award - The Hindu
1 year, 9 months ago

Thomas Cup squad bags ‘Team of the year’ award - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s badminton team, which emerged as the champion of the 2022 Thomas Cup, won the ‘National team of the year’ award at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2023 at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on Monday. Lakshya Sen, member of the winning team, received the award from former India cricket team captain Kapil Dev. Shyam Thapa, regarded …

Indian Thomas Cup-winning team adjudged National Team of the Year at Sportstar Aces Awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Thomas Cup-winning team adjudged National Team of the Year at Sportstar Aces Awards

The Hindu  

The Indian Thomas Cup-winning team bagged the 2023 Sportstar Aces Popular Choice award for the National Team of the Year at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday. READ: India winning Thomas Cup adjudged Moment of the Year at Sportstar Aces Awards “Thank you Sportstar and The Hindu for making this evening special for me and the whole team. …

Hockey World Cup: Why India’s great expectations came crashing down
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Why India’s great expectations came crashing down

Live Mint  

The collective silence of 15,000-strong Sunday crowd enveloped the Kalinga Stadium, as in the blink of an eye, India’s World Cup dream came crashing down. It had taken more then two hours and 18 penalty shots to separate the two teams, but New Zealand pipped India 5-4 on penalties, after full-time ended at 3-3, to win their crossover match and …

Pressure, poor execution sank India’s World Cup hopes
1 year, 11 months ago

Pressure, poor execution sank India’s World Cup hopes

Hindustan Times  

“I am not a hockey fan but my son saw India win bronze at the Tokyo Olympics and started playing the sport. Indian players react after losing against New Zealand, in the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup match The Mohanty family like 16,000 others at the Kalinga Stadium saw India’s World Cup campaign fizzle out. But India’s wait for …

Hockey World Cup 2023, IND vs ENG: England retain top position as match against India ends in draw
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023, IND vs ENG: England retain top position as match against India ends in draw

India TV News  

The FIH Hockey World Cup match between India and England which was played on Sunday ended in a draw. Team India started their campaign on a high note by defeating Spain in the opening match and similarly the Three lions too won their first game against Wales. Even though England initially had the upper had with a possession percentage better …

FIH World Cup 2023: Hockey India Announces Cash Prize to Boost Morale
1 year, 11 months ago

FIH World Cup 2023: Hockey India Announces Cash Prize to Boost Morale

News 18  

Hockey India on Wednesday announced cash prizes for the Indian team and support staff ahead of next month’s FIH men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. India will begin their campaign against Spain on January 13 and HI decided to reward the team members with Rs 25 lakh each and the support staff with Rs 5 lakh each for a gold medal-winning …

Hockey India announces cash prizes for Indian team for podium finish at World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey India announces cash prizes for Indian team for podium finish at World Cup

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday announced cash prizes for the Indian team and support staff ahead of next month’s FIH men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. India will begin its campaign against Spain from January 13 and HI decided to reward the team members with Rs 25 lakh each and the support staff with Rs 5 lakh each for a gold medal-winning …

Badminton Yearender 2022: From India’s historic Thomas Cup win to the glorious rise of Satwik-Chirag
1 year, 11 months ago

Badminton Yearender 2022: From India’s historic Thomas Cup win to the glorious rise of Satwik-Chirag

The Hindu  

India wins Thomas Cup The Indian men’s badminton team scripted history by winning the Thomas Cup for the maiden time in Bangkok. Sindhu added two glittering trophies to her already decorated cabinet by winning her maiden Super 500 title at the Singapore Open and the long-pending Commonwealth Games women’s single gold medal. Playing his second season on the World Tour, …

From Thomas Cup Win to CWG success: India's 2022 journey to become powerhouse of badminton
2 years ago

From Thomas Cup Win to CWG success: India's 2022 journey to become powerhouse of badminton

India TV News  

India ended the 70-year-old wait and won the title of the prestigious Thomas Cup in the year 2022. In a year of breathless action, PV Sindhu's grit, Lakshya Sen's exuberance, and the dogged determination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also resulted in six individual titles on the BWF Tour. If Sen secured his maiden Super 500 title and also …

Australia will pose biggest threat in Hockey World Cup, says India legend Ajit Pal Singh
2 years ago

Australia will pose biggest threat in Hockey World Cup, says India legend Ajit Pal Singh

Firstpost  

Ajit Pal, who was part of the 1975 World Cup-winning Indian team, advised the Harmanpreet Singh-led side to “playing together as a unit” to thwart the Aussie challenge in the tournament that takes place in Odisha next month. New Delhi: Hockey great Ajit Pal Singh believes Australia will likely pose the biggest threat to India’s quest for World Cup glory …

Raghunath: India strong contender for a podium finish at FIH men’s World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Raghunath: India strong contender for a podium finish at FIH men’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Hosts India are strong contenders for a podium finish at the upcoming FIH men’s hockey World Cup to be played in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29, feels former Asian Games gold medallist VR Raghunath. “We are definitely the medal contenders for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. India won a historic bronze medal at …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Felicitates Thomas Cup Champions
2 years, 6 months ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Felicitates Thomas Cup Champions

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday felicitated Indian men’s shuttlers and coach for their spectacular 2022 Thomas Cup victory. Chief National coach Pullela Gopichand, players Kidambi Srikanth, Dhruv Kapila, Pronoy HS, Priyanshu Rajawat, Vishnuvardhan Goud, GK Prasad, Arjun MR, Chirag Chandra Sekhar Shetty and Rakkireddy Satwik Sairaj were felicitated at a special function organised at Lok Seva Bhawan convention …

Badminton: H.S. Prannoy on India’s Thomas Cup victory
2 years, 6 months ago

Badminton: H.S. Prannoy on India’s Thomas Cup victory

Live Mint  

In recent years, Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have scripted the narrative for Indian badminton. But the men’s team added to the laurels earlier this month when they won the Thomas Cup, known as the World Cup of badminton. Punching above their weight, the Indian team defeated Denmark in the semi-finals and stunned 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 in …

Vimal Kumar on Thomas Cup win: ‘Happy Prannoy justified the faith’
2 years, 6 months ago

Vimal Kumar on Thomas Cup win: ‘Happy Prannoy justified the faith’

The Hindu  

I consider myself extremely lucky to have played a small part in India’s Thomas Cup triumph. I cannot help recalling the feeling I had when I was returning from China after India’s 1982 Thomas Cup tie against the host. Having been with the India’s Thomas Cup team between 1981 and 1991 as a player and since then as a coach …

Cover Story: Thomas Cup champions - The United Team of India
2 years, 6 months ago

Cover Story: Thomas Cup champions - The United Team of India

The Hindu  

As India barrelled towards its date with history at the Thomas Cup, Kidambi Srikanth, the captain of the Indian team, got on a call with a friend — former India No. REPORT: India wins first Thomas Cup title, beats Indonesia 3-0 The noisy lot Malaysian supporters outnumbered Indian fans in the stands in Bangkok’s Impact Arena, but the Indian team …

Aparna Popat after India's Thomas Cup win: 'Inspiration is gender independent
2 years, 6 months ago

Aparna Popat after India's Thomas Cup win: 'Inspiration is gender independent

The Hindu  

It has been a wonderful week for Indian sports. First, it was the baddie boys who did the unthinkable to unseat 14-time champion Indonesia to win the country’s first-ever Thomas Cup title, and then Nikhat Zareen did all of us doubly proud by knocking the stereotypes and her opponents out to win a World Championship gold in women’s boxing. REPORT: …

This is not a small feat, keep it up: PM Modi to Thomas Cup winners
2 years, 7 months ago

This is not a small feat, keep it up: PM Modi to Thomas Cup winners

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: This is not a small feat, Prime Minister Narnedra Modi said while hosting the victorious Thomas Cup team, players of which were chuffed to get the backing of the country's premier. During his interaction with the champions, an elated PM relived the memory of the historic Thomas Cup campaign where India clinched gold medal by defeating favourites Indonesia. …

Data | Indian shuttlers overcame poor head-to-head records and higher ranked players to win Thomas cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Data | Indian shuttlers overcame poor head-to-head records and higher ranked players to win Thomas cup

The Hindu  

On May 15, India won its first Thomas Cup, defeating 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 in the final in Bangkok. Moreover, the number of top 10 players from India in the singles and doubles categories was lower compared to those from Indonesia Jump through hoops The table lists the difference in rankings between Indian players and their opponents in the knock-out …

How India created history by winning the Thomas Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

How India created history by winning the Thomas Cup

Live Mint  

The finish line was in sight. Then Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy saved four match points against doubles legends Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sukamuljo to prevail 18-21, 23-21, 21-19, while Srikanth provided the finishing touches with a 21-15, 23-21 win over the previous edition’s hero, Christie. What makes the achievement even greater that this was India’s first ever Thomas Cup …

HS Prannoy: India's Thomas Cup 2022 win a result of Gopichand's decade-long effort
2 years, 7 months ago

HS Prannoy: India's Thomas Cup 2022 win a result of Gopichand's decade-long effort

The Hindu  

“It has been an incredible journey. Prannoy, one of the architects of India’s historic triumph in the Thomas Cup in Bangkok last week. READ: “I think one of the secrets of India’s success in the Thomas Cup is that everyone gave more than 100 per cent. Importantly, every singles player and the doubles combination of Satwik and Chirag rose to …

India's 2022 Thomas Cup Win against Indonesia on the Lines of 1983 World Cup Triumph vs West Indies: Balwinder Sandhu
2 years, 7 months ago

India's 2022 Thomas Cup Win against Indonesia on the Lines of 1983 World Cup Triumph vs West Indies: Balwinder Sandhu

News 18  

Balwinder Sandhu is still soaking in the joy of Team India’s triumph at Thomas Cup 2022, trying to explain the motivation within the squad of shuttlers in pulling off victories over nations considered beyond our reach. When you can do it over many points, in many games, such impossible wins happen.” India blanked multiple Thomas Cup champion Indonesia 3-0 in …

Thomas Cup 2022: Kidambi Srikanth, HS Pronnoy Were Really Good Mentors Throughout the Tournament, Says Lakshya Sen
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup 2022: Kidambi Srikanth, HS Pronnoy Were Really Good Mentors Throughout the Tournament, Says Lakshya Sen

News 18  

Lakshya Sen began India’s maiden Thomas Cup final tie at the Impact Arena by taking on world No 4 and Tokyo 2020 bronze winner Anthony Ginting. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Despite losing the first game, Lakshya eventually prevailed 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 to put India ahead in …

Each for all: On India’s men badminton team win in Thomas Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Each for all: On India’s men badminton team win in Thomas Cup

The Hindu  

Sport is not just about individual excellence; it is also about the collective joy gleaned from a team’s success when different individuals offer their varied skills and win together for the larger cause as representatives of a nation. To that limited cupboard displaying Olympic gold winning hockey squads featuring Dhyan Chand, the triumphant 1975 World Cup hockey team, the victorious …

Number theory: The decade that shaped India’s Thomas Cup win
2 years, 7 months ago

Number theory: The decade that shaped India’s Thomas Cup win

Hindustan Times  

It has taken India 13 attempts and 73 years to reach the pinnacle of team sport in men’s badminton. India were far from favourites for this year’s 16-team Thomas Cup finals. Over the past decade, they managed to build firepower at the top end and depth in the middle end, both in singles and doubles, to crack the unique Thomas …

Prakash Padukone Interview: 'Winning the Thomas Cup Means India Has Arrived at the World Stage'
2 years, 7 months ago

Prakash Padukone Interview: 'Winning the Thomas Cup Means India Has Arrived at the World Stage'

News 18  

Prakash Padukone is a living legend of Indian sports. Delighted at the Thomas cup victory he agreed to talk about it, how it will impact Indian badminton, and what more is required to make India a true badminton power. But today in this Thomas cup our team was balanced because we had three tested world-beaters in singles and a really …

Thomas Cup 2022: Prakash Padukone hails India's historic win
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup 2022: Prakash Padukone hails India's historic win

Firstpost  

India’s historic Thomas Cup victory has been a matter of great pride for the nation and legendary shuttler Prakash Padukone hailed it as a red letter day for Indian badminton.“Absolutely no luck involved here, we truly arrived. After Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made it 2-0 in the best-of-five contest, Kidambi Srikanth clinched the gold medal for …

Kidambi Srikanth on Thomas Cup victory: 'Nothing short of a once in a lifetime experience'
2 years, 7 months ago

Kidambi Srikanth on Thomas Cup victory: 'Nothing short of a once in a lifetime experience'

Firstpost  

India beat 14-time Thomas Cup champions Indonesia 3-0 to win the men’s team badminton event for the first time. Kidambi Srikanth is flying high after the India men’s badminton team clinched their maiden Thomas Cup by defeating Indonesia 3-0 in the final. Srikanth, Lakshya Sen and doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, made the nation proud when they …

Satwik and Chirag in Thomas Cup final: When fearless India met fancied Indonesia
2 years, 7 months ago

Satwik and Chirag in Thomas Cup final: When fearless India met fancied Indonesia

The Hindu  

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy would have a revelatory moment of confusion speaking in the mixed zone after his and Chirag Shetty’s win over the scratch pair of Kevin Sanjaya and Muhammad Ahsan in the doubles match of the Thomas Cup finals. “We were looking to get revenge,” gushed Rankireddy after sealing a 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 victory that gave India a near decisive …

Thomas Cup: Best of Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Yet to Come, Feels Doubles Ace Uday Pawar
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup: Best of Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Yet to Come, Feels Doubles Ace Uday Pawar

News 18  

The Thomas Cup men’s team badminton is familiar territory for Uday Pawar. He hoped the current doubles pair of Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy would pull their weight at the Thomas Cup 2022, aware of the value of doubles boost to the singles specialists in the squad in a team event. The former Thomas Cupper organised a 10-day preparatory camp at his …

Indian shuttlers claim the Cup that cheers the most
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian shuttlers claim the Cup that cheers the most

Hindustan Times  

Knowing how the previous two ties had progressed, HS Prannoy was getting ready, warming up for his match, the decisive fifth rubber. Lakshya Sen reacts during the singles match against Indonesia's Anthony Ginting It never came down to that as against all odds, Lakshya Sen, the doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Kidambi Srikanth delivered impeccable performances …

Thomas Cup the greatest victory of all time - Vimal Kumar
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup the greatest victory of all time - Vimal Kumar

The Hindu  

Vimal Kumar has seen it all in Indian badminton. He was a regular member of the Indian Thomas Cup team campaigns from 1981 to 1991 in his international career spanning 15 straight years. On Sunday, back in his hotel room, the ever young-looking Vimal appeared more happy than what words could describe after India’s history-making triumph in Thomas Cup. I …

Vimal Kumar, Indian badminton team manager, hails Thomas Cup win as biggest achievement
2 years, 7 months ago

Vimal Kumar, Indian badminton team manager, hails Thomas Cup win as biggest achievement

The Hindu  

Vimal Kumar, former international and manager of the victorious Indian team in the Thomas Cup in Bangkok, said on Sunday that to be part of the historic feat was a great feeling. READ: Gopichand sees India's maiden ThomasCup title glow as bright as 1983 cricket World Cup win “A lot of credit should also go to the coaches who worked …

Thomas Cup 2022: A Victory on Par With The 1983 Cricket World Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup 2022: A Victory on Par With The 1983 Cricket World Cup

News 18  

News from Bangkok was good. Because if one does not play well the other two can make up for his loss.” “And in Saisatwik Chirag Shetty we have an outstanding doubles pair who have been performing really well. Prakash Padukone, who was the first to read his talent when Lakshya approached the famous Padukone academy in Banglore for coaching as …

Thomas Cup: Twitter reactions to India's maiden triumph
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup: Twitter reactions to India's maiden triumph

The Hindu  

India won its maiden Thomas Cup title on Sunday, beating 14-time champion Indonesia 3-0 in the final in Bangkok. In the second men's singles tie, Kidambi Srikanth beat Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 in straight sets in the second men's singles match to give India an unassailable 3-0 lead. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced that the Indian team will receive …

Thomas Cup: India wins historic first ever gold. Watch winning moments here
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup: India wins historic first ever gold. Watch winning moments here

Live Mint  

In a historic feat, the Indian Men's badminton team on Sunday won their maiden Thomas cup title, defeating fourteen time champions Indonesia with a commanding 3-0 score. Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and doubles players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy notched up wins as the Indian camp stunned the 14-time champions to win the prestigious team championship for the first time …

Thomas Cup: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces Rs 1 crore cash reward for title-clinching team
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces Rs 1 crore cash reward for title-clinching team

Firstpost  

No Indian team has previously reached the final of the Thomas and Uber Cup in its 70-plus year history. Hailing the Indian men’s badminton team for defeating 14-time champions Indonesia, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Sunday announced Rs 1 crore cash award for the team for winning the maiden Thomas Cup trophy in Thailand. Soaring …

Sports Ministry announces ₹1 crore reward for victorious Indian men's badminton team
2 years, 7 months ago

Sports Ministry announces ₹1 crore reward for victorious Indian men's badminton team

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday announced a cash award of ₹1 crore to the Indian men’s badminton team which created history by winning the coveted Thomas Cup title for the first time. “It is with pride that I announce the award of ₹1 crore to the team that Indians so much joy this weekend.” Mr. Thakur complimented the players, …

Delighted Satwik was part of this historic win, says mother Rangamani after Thomas Cup victory
2 years, 7 months ago

Delighted Satwik was part of this historic win, says mother Rangamani after Thomas Cup victory

The Hindu  

"We are all feeling proud. We were just looking at the championship, like the players do, taking one match a day,” the elated father informed Sportstar after Indian men’s team won the prestigious Thomas Cup defeating Indonesia in the final in Bangkok on Sunday. READ: India wins first Thomas Cup title, beats Indonesia 3-0 “In this backdrop, this Thomas Cup …

Thomas Cup Final Highlights: Indian Men's Badminton Team Beat Indonesia 3-0 to Win Maiden Title
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup Final Highlights: Indian Men's Badminton Team Beat Indonesia 3-0 to Win Maiden Title

News 18  

Thomas Cup Final Highlights, India vs Indonesia: Kidambi Srikanth beat Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 in the second singles clash. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty beat Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 in the first doubles match after Lakshya Sen beat Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the first singles as India beat against 14-time champions Indonesia …

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