Thomas Cup 2022: India won for the first time in 73 years, read the full story of reaching from floor to floor in Thomas Cup

Thomas Cup 2022: India won for the first time in 73 years, read the full story of reaching from floor to floor in Thomas Cup

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The Thomas Cup is the major tournament in badminton’s men’s team event. However, in the history of 73 years, India has managed to reach its final only once.

May 15, 2022 | 3:28 pm

TV9 Hindi , Edited By: Riya Kasana

May 15, 2022 | 3:28 pm




The Indian men's team made a historic performance in the Thomas Cup and became the champion for the first time. It was the first time in the 73-year history of the tournament that India had reached the finals of the tournament with this team event. Earlier, India had reached the semi-finals only once. (BAI)

The Indian men’s team made a historic performance in the Thomas Cup and became the champion for the first time. It was the first time in the 73-year history of the tournament that India had reached the finals of the tournament with this team event. Earlier, India had reached the semi-finals only once. (BAI)

India participated in this tournament the most in the year 1952, where it finished third in the final round inter-zone. After this, he remained at the same place in the year 1955 as well. In 1973, his performance dropped slightly and reached fifth place. (BAI)

India participated in this tournament the most in the year 1952, where it finished third in the final round inter-zone. After this, in the year 1955 also he remained at the same place. In 1973, his performance dropped slightly and reached fifth place. (BAI)

Prior to this year, India's best performance was in the year 1979. Under the captaincy of veteran player Prakash Padukone, the team reached the semi-finals for the first time. This team included players like Syed Modi and Partho. However, they lost 2-7 to Denmark in the semi-finals. (BAI Twitter)

Prior to this year, India’s best performance was in the year 1979. Under the captaincy of veteran player Prakash Padukone, the team reached the semi-finals for the first time. This team included players like Syed Modi and Partho. However, they lost 2-7 to Denmark in the semi-finals. (BAI Twitter)

India also reached the quarterfinals 3 times. In the year 2006, the team adorned with stars like Chetan Anand, Arvind Bhatt reached the quarter-finals. After this, in the year 2010 also, India reached the quarter-finals. Commonwealth gold medalist P Kashyap was also included in that team. In the year 2020 also, the team had reached the quarter-finals. (Chetan Anand)

India also reached the quarterfinals 3 times. In the year 2006, the team adorned with stars like Chetan Anand, Arvind Bhatt reached the quarter-finals. After this, in the year 2010 also, India reached the quarter-finals. Commonwealth gold medalist P Kashyap was also included in that team. In the year 2020 also, the team had reached the quarter-finals. (Chetan Anand)

Apart from this, most of the time the men's team got out of the group stage itself. She ranked 8th in 1988, 7th in 2000, 11th in 2014 and 13th in 2016. In the year 2018, he finished the journey by staying in 10th place. (PTI)

Apart from this, most of the time the men’s team got out of the group stage itself. She ranked 8th in 1988, 7th in 2000, 11th in 2014 and 13th in 2016. In the year 2018, he finished the journey by staying in 10th place. (PTI)






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