Indian men eye consistency in Thomas Cup title defence, women too look to shine in Uber Cup
7 months, 3 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 sent shockwaves across the badminton world when they clinched their maiden Thomas Cup crown, considered the team world championship for men. India will count on the experience of last edition as they have been put in the 'Group of Death', featuring multiple-time winners Indonesia, Thailand and England in Group C. Indian men will begin their campaign against Thailand, who boost of reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn and young Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul. Besides Ashmita, national champion Anmol Kharb, who was the star performer for India en route their maiden Asia Team Championships title, will also look to test their wares as will Isharani Baruah and 15-year-old Tanvi Sharma.

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China, Indonesia to wrap up both Thomas & Uber Cup Finals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Indonesia to wrap up both Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

China Daily  

China's Shi Yuqi celebrates in Chengdu, May 4,2024. CHENGDU -- China and Indonesia split all four tickets for both Thomas Cup and Uber Cup finals after their men's and women's badminton teams won their respective semifinals here on Saturday. During the evening session, the Chinese men's team overcame Malaysia 3-1 to make it to the Thomas Cup final, while Indonesia …

Indian women blanked 0-5 by China in Uber Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian women blanked 0-5 by China in Uber Cup

The Hindu  

Teenage sensation Anmol Kharb left the badminton court in tears owing to an ankle injury as an under-strength Indian women's team suffered a 0-5 defeat to the mighty China in its final group A fixture of the Uber Cup here on Tuesday. Olympic champion and world no.2 Chen Yu Fei started off the proceedings for China with an easy 21-12 …

Uber Cup 2024: Indian women blanked 0-5 by China
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uber Cup 2024: Indian women blanked 0-5 by China

The Hindu  

Teenage sensation Anmol Kharb left the badminton court in tears owing to an ankle injury as the Indian women’s team suffered a 0-5 defeat to the mighty China in its final group A fixture of the Uber Cup here on Tuesday. READ | Thomas Cup: India seals quarterfinal berth with 5-0 win over England Olympic champion and world no.2 Chen …

Trying for a repeat: The Hindu Editorial on India and the world of badminton
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trying for a repeat: The Hindu Editorial on India and the world of badminton

The Hindu  

In an Olympic year, the quadrennial extravaganza dwarfs every other competition. The de facto ‘World Cup’ of badminton, the biennial championship became an indelible part of the national consciousness when the Indian men’s outfit won its maiden Thomas Cup crown in 2022. Two years ago, the triumph had acted as a springboard for Satwiksairaj and Chirag, who went on to …

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 …

Young Indian women’s team seals Uber Cup quarterfinal spot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Young Indian women’s team seals Uber Cup quarterfinal spot

The Hindu  

Isharani Baruah and Anmol Kharb shone bright as the Indian women's team entered the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup badminton tournament with a lopsided 4-1 win over Singapore in the second tie of group A, in Chengdu on April 28. Asian champions India, who had defeated Canada 4-1 in the opening tie, produced another fine show as they recovered from …

Young India women''s team almost seals quarterfinal spot at Uber Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Young India women''s team almost seals quarterfinal spot at Uber Cup

Hindustan Times  

Chengdu, Isharani Baruah and Anmol Kharb shone bright as Indian women's team all but assured its place in the quarterfinals of Uber Cup after beating Singapore 4-1 in the second tie of group A, here on Sunday. The 53rd-ranked Chaliha, who had outwitted Canada's Michelle Li on Saturday, found the going tough against world No 18 Yeo Jia Min, going …

Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beats Singapore in second group match, confirms quarterfinal spot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beats Singapore in second group match, confirms quarterfinal spot

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s badminton team won their second Uber Cup 2024 encounter against Singapore with a commanding 4-1 victory on Sunday in Chengdu, China. WD1: Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra bt Xiao En Heng and Jin Yu Jia: 21-15 21-16 In the women’s doubles category, young Indian pair of Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra dominating the court. WS2: Isharani Baruah …

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener

China Daily  

China's Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi return a shot during a group stage match against Australia at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu of Southwest China on Saturday. Playing on home soil again since 2016, China is looking to triumph in the biennial international badminton championships, as the badminton powerhouse only finished in the last eight in the men's …

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Host China dominates Thomas & Uber Cup group opener

China Daily  

China's Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi return a shot during a group stage match against Australia at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu of Southwest China on Saturday. Playing on home soil again since 2016, China is looking to triumph in the biennial international badminton championships, as the badminton powerhouse only finished in the last eight in the men's …

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 …

Thomas Cup: India eyeing an encore of Bangkok 2022
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thomas Cup: India eyeing an encore of Bangkok 2022

Hindustan Times  

Kidambi Srikanth hammered in a cross-court smash against Jonatan Christie, turned around, dropped his racquet and screamed. India have gone in with more or less the same squad that lifted the trophy in Bangkok two years ago with Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat handling singles duties while world No.3 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and Dhruv Kapila/MR Arjun …

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 announces Indian squad for BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BAI announces Indian squad for BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024

India Today  

India will field a strong squad with a perfect mix of youth and experience in the upcoming BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024, with the senior selection committee deciding to have more options in singles considering the hectic schedule of all players this season. A 10-member team for the Thomas Cup will have five singles players with Kiran George …

Thomas and Uber cup draw: Indian men grouped with Indonesia; women placed with China
9 months ago

Thomas and Uber cup draw: Indian men grouped with Indonesia; women placed with China

The Hindu  

Reigning champions Indian men’s team has been clubbed with heavyweights Indonesia while the women’s side was placed alongside mighty China in the Thomas and Uber Cup after the draw for the tournament was conducted here on Friday. Besides last year’s runner-up and record 14-time winners Indonesia, India have Thailand and England to nullify in Group C. India became only the …

Asia Cup 2023: India beats Nepal to secure Super 4 spot
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: India beats Nepal to secure Super 4 spot

The Hindu  

Thanks to a heavy downpour in the lead-up to the game, the outfield at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was sluggish. India’s out-fielding and catching were even sloppier than the conditions as Nepal tallied a respectable 230 before being bowled out in the penultimate over of a must-win Asia Cup clash. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill made a mockery …

India eyes Asia Cup 2023 dominance as World Cup selection looms
1 year, 4 months ago

India eyes Asia Cup 2023 dominance as World Cup selection looms

The Hindu  

With the World Cup looming large, all roads will eventually lead back home for the Indian team. Stuttering start: KL Rahul has picked up a minor niggle that makes him a doubtful starter for at least the first two games of India’s Asia Cup campaign. The lack of backup options for potential injuries in the middle order has put India’s …

Indian sports news wrap, April 26
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, April 26

The Hindu  

TENNIS ATP Seoul Challenger: Mukund Sasikumar loses in opening round Mukund Sasikumar lost in the opening round of the ATP Challenger Tour event in Seoul on Wednesday. RESULTS ATP Rome Challenger Doubles, First Round: Yuki Bhambri/Saketh Myneni bt Francesco Forti/Francesco Maestrelli via walkover ATP Seoul Challenger Singles, First Round: Yasutaka Uchiyama bt Mukund Sasikumar 6-4, 6-7, 6-0 Doubles, First Round: …

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. …

India Eye Bright Start at Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships
1 year, 10 months ago

India Eye Bright Start at Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships

News 18  

Spearheaded by a fit-again and rejuvenated PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy, India will fancy their chances against Kazakhstan in their opening Group B tie at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023, starting on Tuesday. The other Indian pair in the men’s doubles is Krishna Prasad Garga and Vishnuvardhan Goud P. In Satwik’s absence, the men’s doubles remains India’s weakest …

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, …

Year Ender 2022: A Historic Year for Indian Badminton and the Future is Super Bright
1 year, 11 months ago

Year Ender 2022: A Historic Year for Indian Badminton and the Future is Super Bright

News 18  

We will have to wait and see whether the so called Age fraud issue is going to effect lakshya Sen’s form when the new BWF season starts with the India open next month in Delhi. Year Ender 2022: Sharath Kamal, Manika Light up Table Tennis Scene The Thomas cup was another matter and it announced to the world that India …

Women's Asia Cup 2022: Favourites India look to carry England ODI momentum into T20 tournament
2 years, 2 months ago

Women's Asia Cup 2022: Favourites India look to carry England ODI momentum into T20 tournament

Firstpost  

The Indian team would be desperate to move on from the run out incident involving Deepti Sharma and focus on the Asia Cup. Sylhet, Bangladesh: An in-form India would look to carry forward the momentum of a historic ODI series sweep in England while trying to put behind the “Mankading” controversy as they open their women’s Asia Cup T20 campaign …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

India face powerhouse Indonesia for Thomas Cup glory
2 years, 7 months ago

India face powerhouse Indonesia for Thomas Cup glory

Hindustan Times  

India are in unchartered territory. Never before have they been in medal rounds, leave alone the final, of the Thomas Cup, or the World Men’s Team Championships. All England finalist Lakshya Sen—India’s top singles player— hammered Max Weisskirchen in the 5-0 thrashing of Germany last Sunday, but the world No 9 has had to endure three successive losses since then. …

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 …

The Man Whom the Danes Called 'Judas' is Also Taapsee Pannu's Boyfriend
2 years, 7 months ago

The Man Whom the Danes Called 'Judas' is Also Taapsee Pannu's Boyfriend

News 18  

India created history by reaching the finals of the Thomas Cup with Indian shuttler HS Prannoy defeating Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke in men’s singles. Taapsee Pannu’s boyfriend, Mathias Boe, who is team India’s badminton coach, took to his social media to share his excitement of the team victory over his home nation of Denmark. Yesterday was a bit extra special for …

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 …

Thomas Cup: India assured of at least a silver medal, beat Denmark to reach historic final
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas Cup: India assured of at least a silver medal, beat Denmark to reach historic final

Hindustan Times  

With the semi-final tied at 2-2, HS Prannoy slipped and fell awkwardly while trailing 4-11 in the first game of the deciding fifth rubber against Denmark. 23 staged a sensational comeback to defeat Rasmus Gemke 13-21, 21-9, 21-12 in an hour and 13 minutes to take India to the final of the prestigious biennial tournament, also known as the World …

'Ye point aayega': Watch India's winning moments after historic quarterfinal victory in Thomas Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

'Ye point aayega': Watch India's winning moments after historic quarterfinal victory in Thomas Cup

Hindustan Times  

Team India registered a historic win in the 2022 Thomas Cup on Thursday, beating Malaysia 3-2 in a thrilling see-saw quarterfinal. HS Prannoy clinched the deciding win for India, beating Leong Jun Hao 21-13, 21-8 in 39 minutes in a dominating performance. Watch: In the first match, India's Lakshya Sen took on Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia. He continued his domination …

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