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Indian badminton must seize the moment after historic Thomas Cup triumph

The celebration is justified, but it’s also time to realistically assess the state of the game in the country. It’s important to learn from the past, enforce greater accountability across the board, ensure talent is identified correctly and given the best chance to succeed at the highest level

The Hindu

Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round but Saina, Prannoy exit from Thailand Open

BANGKOK: Two-time Olympic medallist V Sindhu huffed and puffed her way to the women's singles second round while Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, the protagonists of India's historic Thomas Cup triumph, suffered contrasting fates in the opening round of Thailand Open on Wednesday.

The Times of India

It was a collective effort, says Prannoy

‘It was Gopi sir who saw that we could compete against the world’s best’

The Hindu

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No 'Doubting Thomases': Story of a whatsapp group 'It's Coming Home' and those few good men

NEW DELHI: For the past 22 years, the loyal supporters of England football team have been crooning to "It's Coming Home', a song first penned to celebrate hosting of Euro 96 and then it became a song of eternal hope.

The Times of India

How HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth proved to be the 'Zen masters' of India's Thomas Cup 2022 triumph

NEW DELHI: When the Indian team landed in Bangkok, dressed in pristine whites, they numbered nine. The tenth member, Lakshya Sen, was already in Thailand; but the news about him was not good. He had flown in carrying a stomach bug he caught possibly from something he ate before boarding…

The Times of India

This triumph is right up there: Vimal Kumar

Three Malayalis play a hand in India's historic Thomas Cup win

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I will rate this one of my biggest wins: Kidambi Srikanth

BANGKOK: One of the architects of Indian badminton team's historic Thomas Cup triumph, Kidambi Srikanth described it as one of the best achievements in his career.

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Thomas Cup: Lack of foreign coach no hindrance to Indian shuttlers

The lack of a foreign coach proved no hindrance as India won the Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday.

The Times of India

Thomas Cup victory sparks celebration for Prannoy’s family

Prannoy played two crucial matches to lead the team to the finals

The Hindu

Thomas Cup: 2022 can be Indian badminton's equivalent of cricket's 1983, says Vimal Kumar

NEW DELHI: Vimal Kumar has seen Indian badminton travel through valleys and peaks. From Pullela Gopichand winning the All England to Saina Nehwal becoming world No.1 and PV Sindhu being crowned world champion, Vimal has witnessed it from the vantage point of a player, coach and manager. But when India…

The Times of India

PM Narendra Modi hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the Thomas Cup triumph of the Indian badminton team as one of the country's finest sporting wins and invited the shuttlers to his residence on returning from Bangkok.

The Times of India

Koreans new Uber Cup champs

South Korea stunned holders China to win the Uber Cup Finals at Muang Thong Thani's Impact Arena in Nonthaburi on Saturday night.

Bangkok Post

History beckons as India take on formidable Indonesia in Thomas Cup Final

BANGKOK: Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup here on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.

The Times of India

Prannoy wins decisive match against Denmark to steer India to historic Thomas Cup final

Indian team, which never went past the semifinals after 1979, showed tremendous fighting spirit as it came from a match down to outwit 2016 champions Denmark.

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Prannoy wins decider against Denmark to steer India to historic Thomas Cup final

BANGKOK: HS Prannoy produced a lion-hearted effort in the decisive fifth match as the Indian men's badminton team scripted history by reaching the title clash of the Thomas Cup Final for the first time ever with a 3-2 victory over Denmark in an edge-of-the-seat semifinals.

The Times of India

Indian shuttlers enter Thomas Cup semis, ensure first medal in the tournament in 43 years

HS Prannoy provided the finishing touch as Indian men assured themselves of their first Thomas Cup medal in 43 years. The last time India reached the semifinals was in 1979.

The Times of India

Srikanth & Co. assure India of at least a bronze at Thomas Cup

BANGKOK: The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women's side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian women to face Thailand in quarterfinals

Indian women, who were whitewashed by South Korea 0-5 in their last Group D match on Wednesday, will face Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup in Bangkok on Thursday. The Indian men too lost their last Group C match against Chinese Taipei 2-3 in the Thomas Cup. The…

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Thomas Cup Final: India lose 2-3 to Chinese Taipei in final group match

BANGKOK: India endured a tough day in office with both the men's and women's badminton teams suffering defeats in their final group match at the Thomas and Uber Cup Final on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Indian men aim to break Thomas Cup jinx

HYDERABAD: India men will focus on winning the elusive medal while the depleted women's squad may find the going tough at the Thomas and Uber Cup, which will kick-off in Bangkok on Sunday.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen eye medals at Badminton Asia Championships

MANILA (Philippines): Focus will be on two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and world championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen when they lead India's challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships, beginning on Tuesday.

The Times of India

14-year-old Unnati Hooda named in Indian badminton team for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Teen sensation Unnati Hooda, 14, was on Thursday named in the Indian badminton team for the upcoming Asian Games as the national federation announced the squads for the major events this year, including the Commonwealth Games, Thomas and Uber Cup.

The Hindu

Rajawat and Aakarshi top trials

Treesa-Gayathri duo upsets top-ranked pair Sikki-Ashwini

The Times of India

Focus on youngsters as top spots up for grabs at BAI's selection trials for CWG and Asiad

NEW DELHI: The next generation of Indian shuttlers will aim to secure their places in the national team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian games when the selection trials begin on Friday.

The Times of India

Swiss Open: Mixed luck as Sindhu triumphs; Prannoy runner-up

It was mixed luck for India at the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament in Basel on Sunday. While former world champion PV Sindhu had it easy in the women’s final against Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand and won 21-16, 21-8, HS Prannoy had to rest content with a runner-up finish following…

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