Bangkok: The Indian shuttle badminton team has won the Thomas Cup 2022 created history on Sunday by beating the 14-time champions Indonesian squad 3-0. This is even more important and significant because it is India’s maiden trophy in this tournament, which is regarded as the world cup of shuttle badminton.
Kidambi Srikanth defeated Indonesian player 21-15, 23-21 to register a historic win for India in the tournament while Lakshya Sen beat Anthony Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 to give India a 1-0 lead.
In the second match, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the first doubles match 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 in the final at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, against Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.
This will go on for some time now 🕺🥳
We thank each & everyone for your support ❤️#TUC2022#ThomasCup2022#ThomasUberCups#IndiaontheRise#Badminton pic.twitter.com/pMpKHdILaO
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) May 15, 2022
The Indian Men’s Badminton Team reached the Thomas Cup final after defeating Denmark 3-2 in the tournament’s semi-final to achieve the remarkable feat.
Since then, Twitter has been flooded with praise for this extraordinary feat.
The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2022
What a moment for Indian Badminton! 👏🏻 🏸
Congratulations to the team for winning over Malaysia and entering the semifinals of the #ThomasCup, assuring 🇮🇳 a medal!
Well done Srikanth, Prannoy, Chirag, Satwiksairaj & Lakshya. pic.twitter.com/9OlFhBBMLO
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 13, 2022
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the squad on Twitter.
