Champs again: Indonesian players (from left) Marcus Fernaldi, Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Mohammad Ahsan, Shesar Rhustavito, Hendra Setiawan and coach Herry Iman celebrating with the trophy after beating China in the final. — AP
PETALING JAYA: Indonesia’s hero Jonatan Christie paid tribute to teammates including non-playing personnel after they lifted the Thomas Cup after 19 years to the delight of the badminton-crazy nation.
The world No. 7 was the toast of the team after he delivered the winning point in his hard-fought 21-14, 18-21, 21-14 win over Li Shifeng in the second singles as Indonesia beat China 3-0 at the Ceres Arena in Aarhus, Denmark.
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