The Indian men’s badminton team beat Indonesia 3-0 to win the Thomas Cup for the first time, to become the sixth different winner of the competition, at the Impact Arena in Thailand.
In the Uber Cup Final on Saturday, Korean women defeated China, the most successful side in the history of the event, for their second trophy. And then on Sunday in the Thomas Cup Final: Indian men defeated Indonesia, the most successful side in the history of the event, for their 1st trophy A special tournament.
Badminton, Thomas Cup as it happened: India become champions as Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag, Srikanth win
It was a historic first for the sport in India, as the win over the defending champions, and naturally, it generated a host of celebrations over social media.
Here are some of the reactions:
WE DID IT. We Are INDIA. 🇮🇳 #Champions #ThomasCup2022 pic.twitter.com/FiBdgrS8Iu
— Lakshya Sen (@lakshya_sen) May 15, 2022
honour to have lead this fire brand of a team as captain today and I owe it to my team to have bestowed upon me this title.I thank you sir again with folded hands and I promise you that I will give everything I have to see our flag up there every chance we get.JAI HIND@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/NyZuSRhoGD
— Kidambi Srikanth (@srikidambi) May 15, 2022
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
Congratulations to India. 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— BWF (@bwfmedia) May 15, 2022
What a historic victory!! 👏👏#ThomasUberCups #Bangkok2022
📸 @badmintonphoto pic.twitter.com/FdAupHKH1g
Congrats @lakshya_sen @srikidambi @PRANNOYHSPRI @satwiksairaj @Shettychirag04 What a team!! You guys have truly put the Nation first in your fighting spirit, teamwork and camaraderie. One of the biggest days ever for Indian sport 🇮🇳🏸👏👏👏
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) May 15, 2022
🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 World Champions . #ThomasCup champions . Happy Sunday everyone 😊😊👌👌 pic.twitter.com/8poUABGxe2
— Parupalli Kashyap (@parupallik) May 15, 2022
Historic achievement for India. Well done #TeamIndia #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/MVDp7Bv2v1
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) May 15, 2022
Wowww what a day
— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) May 15, 2022
History scripted by our boys #ThomasUberCup2022 #Champions 🇮🇳👏🏼@BAI_Media
Congratulations to the whole badminton fraternity!!!
A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup 🇮🇳🏆👏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 15, 2022
One of the great days in our sporting history. #ThomasCupChampions. So so proud of all you guys @srikidambi, @lakshya_sen, @satwiksairaj @Shettychirag04 and the man who kept pulling it back @PRANNOYHSPRI. You will inspire many more.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 15, 2022
Wow, wow JUST JUST WOW! Have we just seen the greatest moment in Indian sport since 83? HISTORY.. take a bow you legends ! @lakshya_sen @srikidambi @PRANNOYHSPRI @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj and to SAI, @himantabiswa BAI! Proud proud moment for every Indian #ThomasCup 🇮🇳
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) May 15, 2022
Oh my goddddddd. Incredible Incredible Team India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🧡🤍💚.. @srikidambi @lakshya_sen @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj @PRANNOYHSPRI @dhruvkapilaa @arjunmr #ThomasUberCup2022 pic.twitter.com/Oc79N4nru4
— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) May 15, 2022
HISTORY SCRIPTED 🥺❤️
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) May 15, 2022
Pure show of grit and determination & India becomes the #ThomasCup champion for the 1️⃣st time in style, beating 14 times champions Indonesia 🇮🇩 3-0 in the finals 😎
It's coming home! 🫶🏻#TUC2022#ThomasCup2022#ThomasUberCups#IndiaontheRise#Badminton pic.twitter.com/GQ9pQmsSvP
History !!!!
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) May 15, 2022
India wins Thomas cup the first time they reached finals !!!
Take a bow boys !!! #ThomasCup @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj @PRANNOYHSPRI @srikidambi @lakshya_sen #Vishnu #Krishna pic.twitter.com/7oMfBwlduU
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. 👏
When I played the Olympics at Athens 2004, India had 1 player in the mens badminton draw who lost very early. Today we are Thomas Cup Champions in 2022. What depth in Indian badminton. What a transformation. Winning mentality 👌🇮🇳🏸
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) May 15, 2022
Wohoooo spectacular 😍
— Ruthvika Shivani (@RuthvikaS) May 15, 2022
WORLD CHAMPIONSSS🇮🇳
India creates history!
What a performance by each and every player🔥🔥@BAI_Media pic.twitter.com/JMR3XlCQGQ
Srikanth Kidambi played six matches and won six matches. In an unforgettable tournament for Indian badminton, an unforgettable performance by @srikidambi.#ThomasCup
— Aditya Chaturvedi (@aditya_c19) May 15, 2022
Last Year @satwiksairaj @Shettychirag04 beat Olympic champions in Roundstage but not qualified. This time they lost to Chineese Tapei duo in group stages but now this Team We are “WorldChampions”. #Destinyturnarround
— Team Satwik (@team_satwik) May 15, 2022
What an incredible bunch of stars! History made ❤️ #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/fIoqzzoEVy
— Sritama (Ross Taylor’s version) (@cricketpun_duh) May 15, 2022
The fanboy urge to check the Wiki page and feel on top of the world. pic.twitter.com/FkhMcSV6pD
— Vipul (@Sporty_Baba) May 15, 2022
I don't think I'm going to get over this anytime soon :”) #ThomasCup pic.twitter.com/aNEDeWy2Jb
— siddhi (@_sectumsempra18) May 15, 2022
SCENES!!! #ThomasCup2022 pic.twitter.com/beiTyQD0bu
— Kapil Choudhary (@kapil857) May 15, 2022
BOOM!!
— Vaibhav Manocha (@BeingMinchu) May 15, 2022
And just like that India is Thomas Cup Champion.
Unexpected. Unreal. Unbelievable. https://t.co/iVJ8uK6M6N
#ThomasCup2022 - Medalists
— Badminton Talk (@BadmintonTalk) May 15, 2022
🥇🇮🇳INDIA
🥈🇮🇩INDONESIA
🥉🇯🇵JAPAN
🥉🇩🇰DENMARK
Congratulations to all medalists!#TUC2022 #ThomasUberCups #Bangkok2022 pic.twitter.com/jnvPCxQXOg
#ThomasCup2022 #Bangkok2022
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) May 15, 2022
"...because this is for the next generation to come from India. We all want them to see that we are right up there in the world"
HS Prannoy said this after the quarterfinal win.
Today, India are champions. 💪🏽 https://t.co/htgMznWfuM pic.twitter.com/oQxjDBktkN
What a historic day! An incredible achievement by an incredible Team India to win the #ThomasCup for the first time ever!! Bounced back from tough situations on numerous occasions to win Gold. Kudos to all the players and coaches. Champions, all of you!
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) May 15, 2022
The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2022
As #TeamIndia defeats 14-time #ThomasCup Champions Indonesia (🇮🇳3-0🇮🇩) to win its 1️⃣st ever #ThomasCup2022, @IndiaSports is proud to announce a cash award of ₹ 1 crore for the team in relaxation of rules to acknowledge this unparalleled feat!
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) May 15, 2022
Congratulations Team India!! https://t.co/QMVCvBDDZS
#ThomasCup2022 #Bangkok2022
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) May 15, 2022
A message of congratulations from the 2019 women's singles world champion to the 2022 men's team world champions. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/HjWwzS54jQ
A special interaction with our badminton 🏸 champions, who have won the Thomas Cup and made 135 crore Indians proud. pic.twitter.com/KdRYVscDAK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2022
“There are no words to describe my feeling after India’s title triumph,” said Sanjay Mishra, General Secretery, BAI. “The selectors showed faith in the senior players and their form while the youngsters showed that they can step up and take responsibility. I am confident that this title triumph would only encourage young players to dream big but also be a new chapter for Men’s badminton in the country.”
“We have had many individual triumphs but winning the Thomas Cup crown is very special,” said Himanta Biswa Sarma, President, Badminton Association of India. This shows the depth of talent we have among the men and full credit to the players and coaching staff for giving their ultimate best through this week and beating some of the biggest badminton powerhouses on their way to the title win.”
BAI announced a prize money of Rs 1 crore for our players and Rs 20 lakh for our support staff.
And we’ll leave you with these wonderful moments: