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Danes, Japan advance in Thomas Cup

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen during the match against France’s Toma Junior Popov.

Powerhouses Denmark, Japan, China and Malaysia advanced to the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup after securing their second wins in the group stage on Tuesday.

In Group B, Denmark and China sealed comfortable 5-0 wins against France and Algeria respectively at Muang Thong Thani’s Impact Arena in Nonthaburi.

In Group D, Japan thrashed England 5-0 while Malaysia blanked the USA.

World No.1 and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark beat France’s world No.26 Toma Junior Popov 21-8, 21-11.

Anders Antonsen defeated Christo Popov 21-12, 21-13 as the Danes went on to make a clean sweep of France.

Denmark will next meet China to determine Group B…

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