Twitter Explodes As India Beat Indonesia To Win Maiden Thomas Cup Gold
India scripted history on Sunday as they defeated the holders and 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 in the final to win their maiden gold medal at the Thomas Cup.
India scripted history on Sunday as they defeated the holders and 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 in the final to win their maiden gold medal at the Thomas Cup. Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 in the third match as India became the sixth different team to win the Thomas Cup. As India sealed a convincing win over the favourites Indonesia, people from all walks of life took to Twitter and hailed the Indian men's team on winning its maiden gold medal at the Thomas Cup.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
"A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup," star India batter Virat Kohli wrote on Twitter.
A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 15, 2022
"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," Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri tweeted.
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.
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 15, 2022
Congrats to the players and staff.
Some things take time, but don't let anyone tell you it can't be done.
"History made. Welcome to India #Thomascup! Phenomenal! Jai Hind," former India batter Gautam Gambhir wrote on Twitter.
History made. Welcome to India #Thomascup! Phenomenal!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 15, 2022
Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/EO3wW0q8d2
"Congratulations TEAM INDIA Men's Team for winning the THOMAS CUP Title ... Great win," Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal captioned a post on Twitter.
Congratulations TEAM INDIA Men's Team for winning the THOMAS CUP Title ... Great win #ThomasUberCup2022 @srikidambi @lakshya_sen @satwiksairaj @Shettychirag04 @PRANNOYHSPRI
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) May 15, 2022
"Thomas Cup Champions 2022 - INDIA. Created history. First time ever. One of the most momentous day in Indian sport," former India hockey player Viren Rasquinha tweeted.
Thomas Cup Champions 2022 - INDIA. Created history. First time ever. One of the most momentous day in Indian sport.
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) May 15, 2022
"Historic achievement for India. Well done," Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu quipped.
Historic achievement for India. Well done #TeamIndia #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/MVDp7Bv2v1
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) May 15, 2022
"Created history and in style! Congratulations @srikidambi @lakshya_sen @satwiksairaj @Shettychirag04 @PRANNOYHSPR on bringing the Thomas Cup home. Proud of you champs," former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh tweeted.
Created history and in style! Congratulations @srikidambi @lakshya_sen @satwiksairaj - @Shettychirag04 @PRANNOYHSPRI on bringing the Thomas Cup home. Proud of you champs #ThomasCup2022 pic.twitter.com/RH2QUIODnx
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 15, 2022
T 4284 - India ! India !! India .. !!! #ThomasCup #TeamIndia #Proud pic.twitter.com/6MTuhZiTqe
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 15, 2022
Hats off to the Indian #badminton team for winning the #ThomasCup and creating history. Simply brilliant @BAI_Media @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj @PRANNOYHSPRI @srikidambi @lakshya_sen pic.twitter.com/WAaVF6tK2O
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) May 15, 2022
An incredible achievement by the Indian #Badminton Team! Congratulations on bringing the prestigious #ThomasCup home @BAI_Media
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 15, 2022
Earlier, Lakshya Sen had come from a game down to beat World no. 5 Anthony Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 as India took a 1-0 lead in the final.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also won their doubles match in a similar fashion, having lost the first game against Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.
Srikanth then rounded of the proceedings after beating World No. 8 Christie.