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 centre. Praising Team India, he said that it’s a historic achievement and a proud moment for the entire country that our boys have become World champions in a tough sport like badminton. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of coaches like Gopi Chand and support of the Badminton Association, central and state governments, India has been able to consistently perform well on the international stage in the last 10 years, he stated.

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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 …

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 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 …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1 Crore Prize for Champions India on Winning Intercontinental Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1 Crore Prize for Champions India on Winning Intercontinental Cup

News 18  

The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar was packed to the rafters as India were crowned champions of the Intercontinental Cup 2023. The historic night witnessed the presence of several esteemed dignitaries, adding to the significance of the momentous occasion including Sports & Youth Services Minister, Tusharkanti Behera, Secretary, 5T, V Karthikeyan Pandian, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Sports, Vineel Krishna, president AIFF, Kalyan Chaubey, secretary …

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. …

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 …

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. …

The Coaches Behind India's Maiden Thomas Cup Triumph
2 years, 7 months ago

The Coaches Behind India's Maiden Thomas Cup Triumph

News 18  

Though the players put in the performance in the field, there is a batch of people that works in the background and makes it possible. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE So, as the members of the Thomas Cup-winning Indian men’s badminton team bask in the glory, deservedly …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

Thomas Cup win a big boost but maintaining momentum vital: BAI general secretary Mishra
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup win a big boost but maintaining momentum vital: BAI general secretary Mishra

New Indian Express  

The incredible Thomas Cup victory on Sunday is slowly sinking in. Newly-elected BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra has seen the system up close both as chief coach for the junior teams and as a former player. We get support from SAI and TOPS without a doubt but these 30 coaches will be on BAI payroll and they will be posted …

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 …

Biggest moment for Indian badminton: Men's singles coach Siyadath after Thomas Cup victory
2 years, 7 months ago

Biggest moment for Indian badminton: Men's singles coach Siyadath after Thomas Cup victory

The Hindu  

"There is no pressure on us. Siyadath Ullah, as India scripted a historic 3-0 win over Indonesia in the Thomas Cup final in Bangkok on Sunday. But on Sunday, when Siyadath was seen giving the tips to star shuttler Kidambi Srikanth in the third match, which the Indian won to seal a famous 3-0 win over Indonesia in the Thomas …

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, …

Thomas Cup win will motivate many upcoming Indian sportspersons: PM Narendra Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup win will motivate many upcoming Indian sportspersons: PM Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

India etched its name in the history books by lifting the Thomas Cup title with a dominant 3-0 win over Indonesia. Hailing the Indian men’s badminton team for winning the Thomas Cup for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that they have scripted history and their win will motivate many upcoming sportspersons. The Indian men’s team …

PM Modi congratulates Indian men's badminton team for winning historic Thomas Cup gold
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Indian men's badminton team for winning historic Thomas Cup gold

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the performance of the Indian men's badminton team, who scripted history after defeating Indonesia 3-0 in the finals of the Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday. Indian men's badminton team The unit dished out a dominant show against their opponent with world championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 doubles duo …

Thomas Cup: India win historic gold medal after beating Indonesia in final
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup: India win historic gold medal after beating Indonesia in final

Firstpost  

India won a historic gold at the Thomas Cup 2022 on Sunday by beating heavyweights and 14-time winners Indonesia 3-0 in Bangkok. India 🇮🇳 is now the latest entrant.👌👍👏 14 - Indonesia 10 - China 5 - Malaysia 1 - Japan /Denmark /INDIA #Badminton — Mohandas Menon May 15, 2022 After Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made …

India wins first Thomas Cup title, beats Indonesia 3-0
2 years, 7 months ago

India wins first Thomas Cup title, beats Indonesia 3-0

The Hindu  

India won its maiden Thomas Cup title on Sunday, beating 14-time champion Indonesia 3-0 in the final in Bangkok. World championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the first men's singles to give India a 1-0 lead. HIGHLIGHTS: In the first doubles game, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty saved four match points before …

India beats Indonesia 3-0 to win maiden Thomas Cup title
2 years, 7 months ago

India beats Indonesia 3-0 to win maiden Thomas Cup title

The Hindu  

Brimming with confidence, India took on 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of the Thomas Cup in Bangkok on May 15, 2022 and lifted the title defeating the defending champions by 3-0. India dished out a performance for the ages with World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy …

Hope badminton becomes popular like cricket after Thomas Cup win: Vimal Kumar
2 years, 7 months ago

Hope badminton becomes popular like cricket after Thomas Cup win: Vimal Kumar

India TV News  

Vimal Kumar, Indian men's badminton coach, hopes that the unprecedented Thomas Cup win should do the same for badminton in the country as the 1983 World Cup win did for cricket. The unassuming coach, who goes about his job quietly, added, "In 1983, when India won the cricket World Cup, the euphoria was something else but cricket was always a …

Thomas Cup 2022: India's dream run —A triumph of team spirit and hunger to make every opportunity count
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup 2022: India's dream run —A triumph of team spirit and hunger to make every opportunity count

Firstpost  

Dynamics of team events in individual sports like badminton are extremely different and the Indian team showed that they know how to rise to the occasion The year was 2006. India’s Thomas Cup team had made it to the quarter-finals of the prestigious tournament after over 25 years and instead of preparing for the next day’s match, chief coach Vimal …

India vs Indonesia Thomas Cup final - How the players match up - Head-to-head record
2 years, 7 months ago

India vs Indonesia Thomas Cup final - How the players match up - Head-to-head record

The Hindu  

India may be playing its first final of the Thomas Cup against 14-times champion Indonesia, but it will go into the contest with confidence as three of its likely participants in Sunday’s encounter have a winning head-to-head record against their Indonesian counterparts. READ | H2H: 1-0 win-loss for Sen. India has made it to the historic final in the Thomas …

New generation scores Thomas Cup final date
2 years, 7 months ago

New generation scores Thomas Cup final date

The Hindu  

As he saw the incoming call from Prakash Padukone on his phone, Vimal Kumar tried half heartedly to shush the pack of youngsters celebrating raucously around him late Friday night at Bangkok’s Nonthaburi stadium. There was only so much Kumar, the coach of India’s men’s team at the Thomas Cup could do in that boisterous atmosphere and honestly he’d have …

Badminton | Indian men assured of first-ever medal at Thomas Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Badminton | Indian men assured of first-ever medal at Thomas Cup

The Hindu  

The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women's side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on May 12. 📸 @BAI_Media#TUC2022#badminton 🏸 pic.twitter.com/BWXXCwzE5g — SAI Media May 12, 2022 Up against a team that …

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