Thomas Cup 2022: India crowned champions in their first-ever finals appearance, twitterati react

The Indian men's badminton team vanquished 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 in the finals of the 2022 Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday (May 15). India scripted history in their first ever finals appearance by dethroning the defending champions to win the prestigious badminton tournament.

It all started when the 20-year-old Lakshya Sen, brimming with confidence, outpowered Anthony Ginting of Indonesia with a 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 scoreline in the first match of the finals.

Thereafter, the top Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty helped India extend their lead to 2-0. They thrashed the Indonesian duo of Mohammad Ahsan-Kevin Sukamuljo 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 in the men's doubles to record India's second win of the day.

Not long after, Kidambi Srikanth humbled Indonesia’s second singles player — Jonatan Christie in straight sets 21-19, 23-21. Team India were crowned champions of the 2022 Thomas Cup after a 3-0 clean sweep over the Indonesians.

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Thomas Cup 2022: Twitter reacts as India win the badminton tournament

India's men's team comprising of Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and the doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put up a superlative show in the finals to fetch India their first-ever Thomas Cup win.

BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra spoke about India's triumph:

"There are no words to describe my feelings after India's title triumph. 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 (not) only encourage young players to dream big but also be a new chapter for men’s badminton in the country."

Himanta Biswa Sarma, President, Badminton Association of India praised the players and coaching staff for giving their ultimate best throughout the tournament:

“It's a very proud moment for Indian badminton. We have had many individual triumphs but winning the Thomas Cup crown is very special. 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."

Congratulatory messages poured in for the Indian shuttlers from all sides.

Former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha hailed India’s efforts and recalled past memories:

Former World No. 1 Saina Nehwal congratulated the Indian men's team for winning the prestigious badminton tournament:

Cricket commentator/presenter Harsha Bhogle said that India's win will inspire many:

Olympic gold medal-winning shooter Abhinav Bindra lauded the Indian badminton contingent's incredible achievement:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elated by the Indian shuttlers' performance:

Retired Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer said that it was a historic moment in Indian sporting history:

Indian women's hockey player Rani Rampal congratulated the Indian men's team for winning the Thomas Cup badminton tournament:

Professional Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna hailed India's victory:

Indian football great Sunil Chhetri wrote:

"Some things take time, but don't let anyone tell you it can't be done".