Japan smash away Thailand for first Uber Cup in 37 years


Stars from Land of the Rising Sun: Japan’s players and officials celebrate after winning the Uber Cup. Inset: Thailand players taking a wefie after bagging the silver medal in yesterday’s final.

JAPAN are now officially the new powerhouse in women’s badminton after winning the Uber Cup for the first time in 37 years.

Yesterday, Japan gave a solid show to crush Thailand 3-0 in the final that saw 10,000 home fans turning up to support their team.

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