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 as one of India’s finest football strikers, received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. The 2022 Indian Premier League champion Gujarat Titans won the ‘Club of the year’ award.

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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 …

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 …

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 announces Indian squad for BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024
8 months, 3 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 …

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 …

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. …

Why 2022 was a fantastic year for Indian sports
1 year, 11 months ago

Why 2022 was a fantastic year for Indian sports

Live Mint  

If there were any doubts that India could keep up the momentum of its historic performance at the Tokyo Olympics last year, were banished in May this year. Before her final against Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong, Zareen told herself, “Aaj final hai, aaj hi ke din history karni hai.” She manifested it perfectly, in her rope-a-dope style, to become the fifth …

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 …

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: …

‘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 …

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 …

Before Thomas Cup magic, 10 Indians became one in Prannoy's WhatsApp group 'It's coming home'
2 years, 7 months ago

Before Thomas Cup magic, 10 Indians became one in Prannoy's WhatsApp group 'It's coming home'

The Hindu  

Many weeks before they would finally hold the glinting sterling silver Thomas Cup aloft; at a time when the notion that India would win the ultimate team title in badminton was nearly unthinkable, H.S. So, shortly after the Indian team was named for the tournament, Prannoy created a WhatsApp group — "It’s coming home. READ | “Everyone was laughing about …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Gopichand sees India's maiden Thomas Cup glow as bright as 1983 cricket World Cup win
2 years, 7 months ago

Gopichand sees India's maiden Thomas Cup glow as bright as 1983 cricket World Cup win

The Hindu  

Badminton Association of India vice-president P. Gopichand believes India’s historic win over Indonesia in the Thomas Cup final, dubbed as the World team championship in badminton, can be compared to India’s victory in the 1983 cricket World Cup. And also personally for me,” Gopichand told Sportstar after India blanked Indonesia 3-0 in the final in Bangkok on Sunday. It is …

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 …

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 …

From Srikant to Rajawat, meet the stars of Thomas Cup triumph
2 years, 7 months ago

From Srikant to Rajawat, meet the stars of Thomas Cup triumph

India TV News  

In a win that was 73 years in the making, India beat Indonesia to lift the Thomas Cup title for the first time. HS Prannoy Battling an ankle injury, and praying that it doesn't get worse, somehow, someway, Prannoy made it through the deciders to take India to the final of the Thomas Cup. Kidambi Srikant Srikant delivered the ultimate …

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 …

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 …

India beat Malaysia 3-2 to assure first-ever medal in Thomas Cup, reach semi-final after 43 years
2 years, 7 months ago

India beat Malaysia 3-2 to assure first-ever medal in Thomas Cup, reach semi-final after 43 years

Hindustan Times  

As Chirag Shetty’s tap at the net hit the deck, his doubles partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy turned to face the vociferous partisan crowd supporting Malaysia and gestured that they had made their racquets do all the talking. 8 pair provided India the impetus that assured their first ever Thomas Cup medal by reaching the semi-finals with a 3-2 victory over the …

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian Men's Team Qualifies for Knock-Out Round
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian Men's Team Qualifies for Knock-Out Round

News 18  

The Indian men’s badminton team notched its second successive win with a 5-0 thrashing of Canada in a group tie to qualify for the knock-out round of the Thomas Cup on Monday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE With its second impressive result, the Indian team, which defeated …

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men's team qualifies for knockout round
2 years, 7 months ago

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men's team qualifies for knockout round

The Hindu  

The Indian men's badminton team notched its second successive win with a 5-0 thrashing of Canada in a group tie to qualify for the knockout round of the Thomas Cup here on Monday. With its second impressive result, the Indian team, which defeated Germany 5-0 on Sunday, is certain to finish in the top-2 in Group C and thus qualify …

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