India's team members pose with their nation flag and trophy after winning Thomas Cup title in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 15, 2022. The Indians shocked defending champions 3-0 in the final to lift the Thomas Cup trophy. - AP
NEW DELHI/BANGKOK, May 16, 2022 (AFP): India's historic first Thomas Cup crown was splashed across front pages Monday with some people saying it can be a turning point for badminton much like the country's maiden cricket World Cup title in 1983.
Coming in as underdogs against 14-time champions Indonesia, a ruthless India won the final of the men's team championship on Sunday in Bangkok to propel badminton to a rare place on centre stage in the cricket-crazy nation.
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