The Indian men’s badminton team defeated Indonesia 3-0 to lift the Thomas Cup for the first time – the scoreline might suggest dominance, but that was not the case at all. First, Lakshya Sen and then Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty came from behind to win their matches. Kidambi Srikanth also endured a tough second game before snatching victory.
This was one of the most remarkable moments for Indian sport, when the men’s badminton team conquered 14-time champions and defending champions Indonesia in Sunday’s final to win their maiden Thomas Cup trophy in Bangkok. The Indian men’s team defeated Indonesia with a dominant 3-0 win in the final. The last time India had contested the finals of the prestigious badminton tournament was in 1977, 1955 and 1952. Kidambi Srikanth was mobbed by teammates seconds after he secured a 3-0 win to hand India’s its first ever Thomas cup title . Srikanth beat Jonathan Christie 22-15, 23-21. The result means that Srikanth and his team created history after they won The Thomas Cup title for the first time in73 years. India’s maiden title was set up by two back to back gritty performances by lakshya sen and the doubles pair of Chirag Shetty ans Satwiksairaj Rankireddy . Sen outsmarted Anthony to give india the lead in the tie’s first match. Chirag and Satwik saved four match points to win 8-21, 23-21, 21-19 to give a 2-0 lead in the finals. India has decome the sixth country to win the Thomas Cup title. Before India, only 5 countries have won the prestigious tournament title.
Honoring India’s men’s badminton team’s glorious achievement, Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs announced a cash reward of 1 crore to the team for winning the Thomas Cup 2022 Final.
The Best Glimpses of the Match:
PM Narendra Modi hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence: Watch
After Indian men’s team blanked Indonesia 3-0 in the final of the Thomas Cup, they spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone. The PM had earlied praised the team on Twitter. He then decided to speak personally to the shuttlers and congratulate them. He also invited the winner to his residence on returning from Bangkok to celebrate the win.
‘Remember the names’: The best reactions from Twitter after India’s Thomas Cup triumph
The Indian men’s badminton team produced a sensational show against Indonesia on Sunday to win the Thomas Cup for the first time. And they beat the favourites, and the most successful team of the tournament 3-0. A clean sweep.
The historic occasion was applauded across the country. Here are some of the best reactions:
Champions, indeed!
Remember the names!!
