Bangkok: Former World No. 1 and two-time World Champion (2018, 2019) – Kento Momota of Japan showed utmost respect to Japan’s opponent – Malaysia ahead of their Thomas Cup last Group D clash on Wednesday, by complementing the winner of the 2022 Asia Team Championships as one of the strongest team in the 2022 Thomas Cup Finals. Continue reading Kento Momota Praises Malaysian Team Ahead of the Japan vs. Malaysia Thomas Cup Clash
Tag: 2020 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup Finals
Uber Cup: Malaysian Women Lose 2-3 to Denmark in First Group C Tie
Bangkok: The Malaysian women’s badminton team suffered a defeat at the hands of Denmark in their first Group C match of the Uber Cup in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday. Continue reading Uber Cup: Malaysian Women Lose 2-3 to Denmark in First Group C Tie
Chen Long And Shi Yuqi Not Picked for China’s 2022 Thomas Cup Squad
Beijing: China’s 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist Chen Long and former World No. 2 Shi Yuqi were not picked to represent China at the upcoming 2022 Thomas Cup Finals that will be held in Bangkok, from May 8 to May 15, 2022. Continue reading Chen Long And Shi Yuqi Not Picked for China’s 2022 Thomas Cup Squad
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 Uber Cup Final: Japan vs. China
Aarhus: The Uber Cup reigning champions – Japan recovered from being one match down to beat Korea 3-1 in the Uber Cup semi-finals on Friday. Continue reading 2020 Uber Cup Final: Japan vs. China
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
