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Thomas Cup: Indian Men's Badminton Team Makes History With First-Ever Gold

In one of the most memorable moments for Indian sports, the men's badminton team beat 14-time champions and holders Indonesia in the final on Sunday to win a maiden gold medal at Thomas Cup. First-time finalists India produced a stunning performance in the final to blank Indonesia 3-0 and script history. It all started with 20-year-old Lakshya Sen beating Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Anthony Ginting. Doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then gave India a 2-0 lead by beating Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo 18-21, 23-21, 21-19. And finally, Kidambi Srikanth sealed India's historic win by outclassing Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21.

"Entire Nation Elated": PM Modi Congratulates India On 1st-Ever Thomas Cup Gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the congratulatory wishes after the Indian men's badminton team on Sunday created history by beating defending champions Indonesia 3-0 to win their first ever gold medal at the Thomas Cup at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. After comeback wins from Lakshya Sen and the duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty gave India a 2-0 lead, Kidambi Srikanth beat Jonatan Christie in straight games to seal the historic victory for India. "The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup!" PM Modi tweeted.

Badminton-India stun Indonesia to win maiden Thomas Cup title

BANGKOK : India's men's badminton team pulled off a major upset by beating 14-times champions Indonesia 3-0 in the final on Sunday to win their maiden Thomas Cup title.

Ruthless India make history with first Thomas Cup crown

Thomas Cup title for the first time with a dominant 3-0 win over 14-time champions Indonesia in the final here on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENEDIndia dished out a performance for the ages with World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy producing memorable performances.