New Delhi: India on Sunday scripted history by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time. India acquired the title after defeating holders and 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 in the final at the Impact Arena in Thailand.
Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie in straight games 21-15, 23-21, with India sealing the title without losing a match. Following Lakshya Sen leading India by 1-0 after beating Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting in the first match, India had taken a 2-0 lead after Satwiksairaj Rankireddey and Chirag Shetty beat Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo 18-21, 23-21, 21-19.
Meanwhile, during Lakshya’s game, he made a remarkable comeback in the second game, knocking off a four-points deficit in the third game. Sen’s victory over Ginting was 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in a match that continued for an hour and five minutes. Ginting’s score was 21-8 in the first game but Sen edged him in the second by 21-7.
India is celebrating the massive win by the badminton players. Sports fraternity, celebrities, and fans are taking to social media to congratulate team India for winning Thomas Cup for the first time.
Let’s take a look at how people are reacting to the win:
#ThomasCup – A tale of Golden Feather comes home to ??!
Smashing ? for scripting history in Thailand! ?#WhistleForIndia #Yellove ??
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 15, 2022
Historic moment for Indian sport! Congratulations, and take a bow Team India ?? ?? #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/e42D01eCm3
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 15, 2022
Historic achievement for India. Well done #TeamIndia #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/MVDp7Bv2v1
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) May 15, 2022
To breach the Indonesian citadel, to be the Thomas Cup champions, red-letter day for Indian sports #ThomasCup ??????
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 15, 2022
What a historic day! An incredible achievement by an incredible Team India to win the #ThomasCup for the first time ever!! Bounced back from tough situations on numerous occasions to win Gold. Kudos to all the players and coaches. Champions, all of you!
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) May 15, 2022
#2022 is arguably the #1983 moment for Indian Badminton. Yes, we have had individual Champions, but winning as a team is amazing. This is going to inspire generations of future Badminton players in India. Just soak in this moment, even if you don’t follow sports. #ThomasCup
— Yashwant Deshmukh ?? (@YRDeshmukh) May 15, 2022
Brilliant display of control and aggression by the Indian shuttlers as #badminton #history has been created.#India strikes maiden gold at the #ThomasUberCup2022 #ThomasCup
Its good to see a champion #Indian side claiming unprecedented levels of success.
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# pic.twitter.com/m8NbmOYj8q— General Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) May 15, 2022
Soaring to a New High ?
Congratulations Team India on scripting history by winning #ThomasCup, first time in the 73-year-history of this prestigious badminton team tournament.
You’ve all made us immensely proud. Keep the flag flying high ??@BAI_Media pic.twitter.com/7wBuMUiFqZ
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 15, 2022
History made. Welcome to India #Thomascup! Phenomenal!
Jai Hind ???? pic.twitter.com/EO3wW0q8d2— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 15, 2022
History !!!!
India wins Thomas cup the first time they reached finals !!!
Take a bow boys !!! #ThomasCup @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj @PRANNOYHSPRI @srikidambi @lakshya_sen #Vishnu #Krishna pic.twitter.com/7oMfBwlduU— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) 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
As #TeamIndia defeats 14-time #ThomasCup Champions Indonesia (??3-0??) to win its 1️⃣st ever #ThomasCup2022, @IndiaSports is proud to announce a cash award of ₹ 1 crore for the team in relaxation of rules to acknowledge this unparalleled feat!
Congratulations Team India!! https://t.co/QMVCvBDDZS
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) May 15, 2022
To the Indian Community in Bangkok. If you can then please do come to support us in the stadium tomorrow for our Thomas Cup Semi finals against Denmark. We need it more than ever! Let’s create history. ?? #thomascup2022 #ThomasCup
— Chirag Shetty (@Shettychirag04) May 12, 2022
Congratulations to the Indian badminton team on the extraordinary win ??? #ThomasCup is coming home! pic.twitter.com/eed8TqqV6E
— Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) May 15, 2022
Congratulations to our Indian Men’s Badminton Team on the historic Thomas Cup win ?
This day will be etched in the sporting memory of every Indian.With this feat, our boys have captured the imagination of the entire nation?? https://t.co/iBhf0vsuQd pic.twitter.com/Nc0kGFfIRk
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 15, 2022
