2002 Thomas Cup hero Hendrawan hands it to current champions


Emotional moment: Hendrawan celebrating after winning the 2002 Thomas Cup with Indonesia in Guangzhou.

PETALING JAYA: For national men’s singles head coach Hendrawan, Indonesia’s long-awaited Thomas Cup glory after 19 years in Aarhus, Denmark, last Sunday has brought some sort of relief to him.

Although the 49-year-old former world champion is currently serving arch-rivals Malaysia, no one can fault him for expressing his happiness and pride as he took to Instagram to congratulate his compatriots on their success.

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