Surely an iconic and memorable moment when it comes to badminton as Team India, who had entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back, went on to win the trophy against 14 times champions Indonesia at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
READ | India create history, defeat 14-time champions Indonesia in Thomas Cup final
Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth all won their matches as India beat Indonesia 3-0 to win their maiden title.
This will go on for some time now
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— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) May 15, 2022
As wishes poured in for the Indian side for the historic win, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the side. PM Modi wrote, “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”.
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
Former India skipper Virat Kohli too spoke about the historic moment. He said, “A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup”
A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 15, 2022
Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri also wished the team and wrote, “What a moment for Indian sport – we are Thomas Cup champions for the first ever time, and we beat the best to make it happen. Congrats to the players and staff. Some things take time, but don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done.”
What a moment for Indian sport – we are Thomas Cup champions for the first ever time, and we beat the best to make it happen.
Congrats to the players and staff.
Some things take time, but don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done.
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 15, 2022
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer also tweeted saying, “Historic moment for Indian sport! Congratulations, and take a bow Team India”.
Historic moment for Indian sport! Congratulations, and take a bow Team India #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/e42D01eCm3
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 15, 2022
The wishes for the Indian contingent kept pouring in.
Congratulate #TeamIndia for their historic win in men’s Badminton in the Thomas Cup.
A real inspiration for so many young Indians.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 15, 2022
History made. Welcome to India #Thomascup! Phenomenal!
Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/EO3wW0q8d2
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 15, 2022
When I played the Olympics at Athens 2004, India had 1 player in the mens badminton draw who lost very early. Today we are Thomas Cup Champions in 2022. What depth in Indian badminton. What a transformation. Winning mentality
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) May 15, 2022
