The Thomas Cup is underway right now in Bangkok right now. It is a team badminton event for the male players, and for the first time in the tournament’s long history, India has qualified for the final of the competition. Earlier this week, the Indian team made history by qualifying for the semifinals as they secured a medal for the country.
Celebrities from across the nation lauded their efforts. Earlier today, before the semifinal match between India and Denmark, Chirag Shetty sent a message to the Indian community living in Bangkok on Twitter.
Here’s what Shetty wrote in his message:
“To the Indian Community in Bangkok. If you can then please do come to support us in the stadium tomorrow for our Thomas Cup Semi finals against Denmark. We need it more than ever! Let’s create history.”
Famous Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle took note of that message and replied to Chirag as follows:
Cheering for you from here. You guys are fantastic. And yes, supporters in Bangkok, do land up. https://t.co/b46iG35Fzv
Advertisement— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 13, 2022
Twitter reacts as India registers famous win in Thomas Cup to qualify for the final
Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and HS Prannoy won three of the five matches in the semifinal match against Denmark as the Indian team qualified for the final of the mega event. Denmark were the favorites heading into this clash, but Team India stunned them.
Fans should note that this event is a 73-year-old tournament, and to date, India had never reached the final before, while Denmark emerged as the champions in 2016. Previously, India beat Malaysia to qualify for the semifinals, and now they are just one step away from capturing a historic Thomas Cup championship.
The final match will happen on May 15, where the Indian badminton team will lock horns with Indonesia, who beat Japan for a place in the finals. Here’s how fans on Twitter reacted to India’s 3-2 win over Denmark:
Take a Bow! Absolutely loved watching @srikidambi on the court today!
Just one more match and another historic day it would! People watching IPL even today have no idea, what they are missing!#TeamIndia #RCBvPBKS #ThomasCupAdvertisement— Rajat Bawaniwal (@RBawaniwal) May 13, 2022
History for India!
AdvertisementHS Prannoy delivers in the deciding match once again
India reach their first-ever Thomas Cup final after stunning Denmark 3-2.#Badminton #ThomasCup2022 #TUC2022 https://t.co/dQ1zmlfJHt
— India Today Sports (@ITGDsports) May 13, 2022
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India have advanced to Thomas Cup Final for the first time in history. One of the finest moment in Indian sports.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 13, 2022
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MISSION🏅
Dream of a billion plus just came true. Absolute champion stuff from our boys as they became the first ever 🇮🇳team to advance into the 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙇S of #ThomasCup
AdvertisementKudos to entire coaching team & support staffs. Take a bow👏@himantabiswa#ThomasCup2022#IndiaontheRise pic.twitter.com/cGdeFJIZD7
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) May 13, 2022
INDIA IS IN THE THOMAS CUP FINALS!!🔥
India defeats Denmark 3-2 after a nerve-wrecking semifinal with HS Prannoy once again killing it in the decider!#Thomascup2022 pic.twitter.com/IZB8SnHXjf
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) May 13, 2022
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India through to the Thomas Cup final beating Denmark. Amazing!!!!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) May 13, 2022
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A defeat 70 years in the making!
INDIA ARE IN THE FINALS OF THE #ThomasCup FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY.
AdvertisementTake a bow, first time they have defeated Denmark in 70 years. Lost to them in the group stage in 2000 & in the QFs in 2016 & 2020 in the 21st century. #ThomasCup2022
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) May 13, 2022
Just a touch of nerves in the end but Kidambi Srikanth controlled the deciding game for the most part. He beats WR 3 Anders Antonsen 21-18 12-21 21-15 to give India a 2-1 lead in the SF of the Thomas Cup. One win away from a historic first final! pic.twitter.com/HsYckcH17T
— jonathan selvaraj (@jon_selvaraj) May 13, 2022
INDIA SCRIPTS HISTORY !
HS PRANNOY defeats RASMUS GEMKE by 13-21, 21-9, 21-12 at the Thomas Cup Semifinals.
India defeat Denmark by 3-2.
AdvertisementINDIA ENTERS THE THOMAS CUP FINALS FOR THE FIRST TIME.#ThomasUberCups
— 𝕬𝖓𝖐𝖎𝖙 (@outof22yards) May 13, 2022
First ever final for India at the #ThomasCup! It will be Indonesia vs India on Sunday!#TUC2022 https://t.co/AWRg7y3XNB
— Badminton Talk (@BadmintonTalk) May 13, 2022
INDIA ARE THOMAS CUP FINALISTS! What a day for Indian Badminton!
— Aaditya Narayan (@AadityaN_28) May 13, 2022
8 teams of Thomas cup are quite balanced.. no favorite winner…. All tough matches…..Now INA vs IND… good luck to all of you 🙏
— Rudy R. ( IG: rudy671367) (@RudyRoedyanto) May 13, 2022
That’s 5 out of 5 matches Sri’s won in this Thomas Cup… #instrumental
— Vaibhav Manocha (@BeingMinchu) May 13, 2022
