World's best doubles badminton player furious with umpire during Thomas Cup finals


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Marcus Fernaldi Gideon is angry over poor umpiring in the Thomas Cup at Bangkok. - Photo: Cheesen Lim

BANGKOK: Indonesia's doubles shuttler Marcus Fernaldi Gideon was seething with anger over poor umpiring after losing in a Group B tie against host Thailand in the Thomas Cup Finals at Impact Arena.

World No. 1 Marcus and his partner Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo suffered a shock 16-21, 21-13, 12-21 defeat to Kittisak Namdash-Nipitphon Phuangphuapet in a thrilling match on Tuesday.

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