Category: 2020 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup Finals

BadmintonPlanet.com’s Top 10 Most-read Stories In 2021

Kuala Lumpur: As 2021 comes to an end and we are welcoming 2022, BadmintonPlanet.com decided to look back and see what badminton stories on our website garnered the most views and were the most popular with our readers.

Below are the top 10 most-read stories on BadmintonPlanet.com In 2021:

10: Lee Chong Wei, Viktor Axelsen, Loh Kean Yew, and Other Badminton Stars Send Warm Christmas Greetings to All

Lee Chong Wei sends Christmas greetings to all badminton fans. (photo: Lee Chong Wei's Instagram)
Lee Chong Wei sends Christmas greetings to all badminton fans. (photo: Lee Chong Wei’s Instagram)

9: Olympic Gold Medalist Markis Kido Passes Away

We are extremely saddened to hear this shocking news about Markis Kido. Our hearts go out to his family and supporters at this time of grief.(photo: Lars Baron /Getty Images)
We are extremely saddened to hear this shocking news about Markis Kido. Our hearts go out to his family and supporters at this time of grief.(photo: Lars Baron /Getty Images)

8: Ng Tze Yong Wins 2021 Belgian International

Ng Tze Yong wins 2021 Belgian International.
Ng Tze Yong wins 2021 Belgian International.

7: Loh Kean Yew Arrives in Singapore to Hero’s Welcome After Winning the BWF World Championships

Loh Kean Yew speaks to Singaporean media at Changi Airport. (source: Screenshot ST YouTube)
Loh Kean Yew speaks to Singaporean media at Changi Airport. (source: Screenshot ST YouTube)

6: Malaysia’s Men’s Singles Coach Hendrawan Brought to Tears in Interview

Hendrawan becomes emotional during an interview.(photo: Astro Nadi Arena)
Hendrawan becomes emotional during an interview.(photo: Astro Nadi Arena)

5: V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen Denies Chen Long to Win Olympic Gold

V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen (Center) denies Chen Long (Left) to win the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal. (photo: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen (Center) denies Chen Long (Left) to win the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal. (photo: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

4: China Wins Uber Cup For The 15th Time

Congratulations to China's women's team for winning their 15th Uber Cup title on Saturday.
Congratulations to China’s women’s team for winning their 15th Uber Cup title on Saturday.

3: Loh Kean Yew Completes Fairy-Tale Run by Winning the 2021 BWF World Championships

Loh Kean Yew (R) stuns the badminton world by winning the 2021 BWF World Championships.
Loh Kean Yew (R) stuns the badminton world by winning the 2021 BWF World Championships.

2: Tai Tzu Ying’s Father Slams Taiwan Government for Flying to Tokyo in Economy Class

Tai Tzu Ying is unhappy about the flight arrangement from Taiwan to Tokyo. (photo: Tai Tzu Ying's Intagram)
Tai Tzu Ying is unhappy about the flight arrangement from Taiwan to Tokyo. (photo: Tai Tzu Ying’s Intagram)

1: Indonesia Beats China 3-0 to Win Its 14th Thomas Cup Title

Indonesia beats China 3-0 to win its 14th Thomas Cup title on Sunday, in Aarhus, Denmark.
Indonesia beats China 3-0 to win its 14th Thomas Cup title on Sunday, in Aarhus, Denmark.

Indonesian Thomas Cup Team Receives USD $703k Bonus from the Government

Jakarta: Indonesia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially awarded a total bonus of Rp. 10 billion (USD $703k) to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) for winning the 2020 Thomas Cup. Continue reading Indonesian Thomas Cup Team Receives USD $703k Bonus from the Government

Indonesia Beats China 3-0 to Win Its 14th Thomas Cup Title

Aarhus: After losing to Viktor Axelsen in a straight game on Saturday, Indonesia’s World No. 5 men’s singles player, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting met with World No. 27 Lu Guang Zu of China instead of the World No. 10 Shi Yu Qi in the first men’s singles match of the 2020 Thomas Cup final, in Aarhus, Denmark on Sunday. Continue reading Indonesia Beats China 3-0 to Win Its 14th Thomas Cup Title

China Wins Uber Cup For The 15th Time

Aarhus: China – the most successful team of all time in the history of Uber Cup, regaining the prestigious biennial women’s badminton team championship for the 15th time on Saturday by beating reigning champions – Japan 3-1. Continue reading China Wins Uber Cup For The 15th Time

Jonatan Christie Powers Indonesia Past Denmark to Play China in 2020 Thomas Cup Final

Aarhus: The reigning champions – China and the most successful country in the Thomas Cup history – Indonesia (with 13 titles) will meet in the Thomas Cup final after emerging victorious in the semi-finals on Saturday at the Ceres Arena, in Aarhus, Denmark. Continue reading Jonatan Christie Powers Indonesia Past Denmark to Play China in 2020 Thomas Cup Final

2020 Thomas Cup Semi-finals: Denmark vs. Indonesia, Japan vs. China

Aarhus: Viktor Axelsen has reinforced his reputation as the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, leading his country to see off India’s challenge to book Denmark’s spot in the 2020 Thomas Cup semi-finals. Continue reading 2020 Thomas Cup Semi-finals: Denmark vs. Indonesia, Japan vs. China

2020 Thomas Cup Quarter-finals Draw: Malaysia Meets Indonesia

Aarhus: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has released the draw result for the 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals right after the Thomas Cup group stage ended on Thursday.

The 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals will be played on Friday, and Malaysia was drawn to face tough opponents – Indonesia in the last eight of the 2020 Thomas Cup finals.

Having beaten by Malaysia at the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals two weeks ago, the Indonesian team would probably be full of desire to take revenge on Friday.

Two interesting match-ups for the tie between Malaysia and Indonesia would be the first men’s singles between Lee Zii Jia and Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and the first men’s doubles between Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.

Lee Zii Jia defeated Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals, while Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik spoiled Indonesia’s World No. 1 men’s pair’s dream of winning the Tokyo Olympic gold medal by beating Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo in the Tokyo Olympics quarter-finals.

Here’s the draw for the 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals:

Korea vs. Japan
Thailand vs. China
Denmark vs. India
Indonesia vs. Malaysia

2020 Thomas Cup Quarter-finals Draw. (photo: Tournamensofware)
2020 Thomas Cup Quarter-finals Draw. (photo: Tournamensofware)

2020 Thomas Cup: Kento Momota Delivers Masterclass In Win Over Lee Zii Jia

Aarhus: The men’s singles World No. 1 Kento Momota of Japan and World No. 8 Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia have been playing against each other three times in the last two and a half weeks, and both produced a breathless exhibition of aggression to kick off the 2020 Thomas Cup last Group D tie on Thursday. Continue reading 2020 Thomas Cup: Kento Momota Delivers Masterclass In Win Over Lee Zii Jia

2020 Thomas Cup: Anthony Ginting, Jonatan Christie & Shesar Hiren Rhustavito Seal Victory for Indonesia

Aarhus: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Jonatan Christie, and Shesar Hiren Rhustavito sealed Indonesia’s place in the 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals by defeating Chinese Taipei 3-2 in the last Group A tie on Wednesday. Continue reading 2020 Thomas Cup: Anthony Ginting, Jonatan Christie & Shesar Hiren Rhustavito Seal Victory for Indonesia