[The national feather men's team was crowned with glory, and the Thomas Cup was won for the 11th time]
On May 5, 2024, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, witnessed a major event in the badminton world - the Thomas Cup badminton team finals came to an end, and the Chinese national badminton team men's team successfully defeated the Indonesian men's team with an exciting performance to regain the Thomas Cup with an aggregate score of 3-1, which is the 11th time in their history to win the championship of the event, continuing the glorious chapter of the national badminton men's team in the world badminton arena.
Highlights of the finals
In the final held in Chengdu, the Chinese men's team sent the strongest lineup to face the strong Indonesian team. In the first men's singles matchup, Shi Yuqi of the Chinese team showed a world-class competitive state, defeating Indonesia's Jin Ting in straight games with an overwhelming advantage of 21-17, 21-6, and won the first place for the Chinese team. In the men's doubles match, Leung Wai Hang partnered with Wang Chang, and after three rounds of fierce battles, they narrowly defeated Indonesia's Alfran/Arianto 21-18, 17-21, 21-17, and took another lead for the Chinese team, leading 2-0.
Although Li Shifeng then lost 1-2 to Indonesia's Jonatan in the men's singles match, allowing the Indonesian team to pull one back, the Chinese team did not waver. In the crucial fourth match, the men's doubles duo of He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu played well, defeating Fikri/Maulana with two scores of 21-11, 21-15 to seal the victory for the Chinese team and win the championship with an aggregate score of 3-1.
Historic achievement
This victory not only marks the first time that the Chinese men's team has won the Thomas Cup after six years, but also marks their 11th victory in the history of the Thomas Cup, consolidating the leading position of the Chinese badminton team in the men's team event. Behind the victory, it is the hard training of the team members day after day, the precise layout of team tactics, and the embodiment of the spirit of unity and never-say-die spirit of all members.
News of the victory quickly spread across the country, with the "11th Thomas Cup Champion for the National Badminton Men's Team" trending on social media, with fans congratulating the players for their skills and tenacious fighting spirit. The General Administration of Sports of China, the Chinese Badminton Association and people from all walks of life also expressed their congratulations to the national badminton men's team, saying that their victory has greatly encouraged the Chinese sports community and enhanced national pride.
The victory in the Thomas Cup has undoubtedly injected new vitality and confidence into the national feather men's team. In the face of the upcoming international competitions, the team will continue to maintain humility and hard work, take this victory as an opportunity, and continue to pursue technical and tactical improvement, with the goal of defending honor in more international arenas and writing new glories for China's badminton career.
In the glory and cheers, the soldiers of the men's Chinese badminton team are ready to meet new challenges, and their stories will continue to write legends in the world badminton arena.