Thai lasses upset favourites China to reach Uber Cup final


Over the moon: Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan celebrates after beating Li Xuerui of China for the winning point in the Uber Cup semi-final yesterday.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE director Rexy Mainaky hopes the historic achievement of Thailand’s women shuttlers will change the landscape of badminton in the country.

Yesterday, host Thailand rode on the strength of their singles players to upset 14-time champions China to reach the Uber Cup final.

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