Indian Men's Badminton wins Thomas Cup, internet erupts in celebration

The Indian Men's Badminton team created history by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time in 73 years.

The Indian Men's Badminton team on Sunday created history by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time in 73 years and social media is flooded with congratulatory and celebratory messages.

The Sports Ministry has announced an award of Rs 1 crore to the players.

The team made it 3-0 against Indonesia in the final to assure us of this iconic win.

#ThomasUberCup #ThomasCup #badminton #bwf #TeamIndia #Cheer4India #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/qJONZ6ZnOR

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) May 15, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team. "The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup!" he tweeted.

The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2022

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also took to Twitter to congratulate Team India on their first ever win and announced "a cash award of Rs 1 crore for the team in relaxation of rules to acknowledge this unparalleled feat".

As #TeamIndia defeats 14-time #ThomasCup Champions Indonesia (3-0) to win its ever #ThomasCup2022, @IndiaSports is proud to announce a cash award of ₹ 1 crore for the team in relaxation of rules to acknowledge this unparalleled feat!

Congratulations Team India!! https://t.co/QMVCvBDDZS

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) May 15, 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called Team India " A real inspiration for so many young Indians."

Congratulate #TeamIndia for their historic win in men's Badminton in the Thomas Cup.

A real inspiration for so many young Indians.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 15, 2022

Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra tweeted, "(India) Bounced back from tough situations on numerous occasions to win Gold. Kudos to all the players and coaches. Champions, all of you!"

What a historic day! An incredible achievement by an incredible Team India to win the #ThomasCup for the first time ever!! Bounced back from tough situations on numerous occasions to win Gold. Kudos to all the players and coaches. Champions, all of you!

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) May 15, 2022

Here are  a few other congratulatory messages:

A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 15, 2022

Congratulations TEAM INDIA Men’s Team for winning the THOMAS CUP Title … Great win #ThomasUberCup2022 @srikidambi @lakshya_sen @satwiksairaj @Shettychirag04 @PRANNOYHSPRI

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) May 15, 2022

What a moment for Indian sport - we are Thomas Cup champions for the first ever time, and we beat the best to make it happen.
Congrats to the players and staff.
Some things take time, but don't let anyone tell you it can't be done.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 15, 2022

The Indian team, competing in their first final of the men's team championship, sealed the title when world number 11 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21.

A devastated Indonesia, Thomas Cup's most successful team having previously won it 14 times, could not keep pace with the fire brought by the Indian team -- who joyfully rushed the court following Srikanth's win.

India were already 2-0 up, with Lakshya Sen beating Anthony Ginting in the first singles match and then Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeating Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sukamuljo in the doubles.