The long, memorable road to victory

The Malaysian badminton team showing off the Thomas Cup trophy after beating Indonesia 3-2 in the final on May 17,1992.

IT was past midnight on Sunday morning, but almost every household in Malaysia was awake.

And then at 12.36am, there was a huge roar throughout the country. Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kadazandusuns, Ibans, the mixed races – all were screaming with joy.