This the fourth time India have entered the semi-finals of Thomas Cup after1952,1955,1979, but there were no medals available on the earlier occasions.
The Indian men’s badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women’s side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup in Bangkok on Thursday. India is thus assured of at least a bronze at the Thomas Cup. The country has not won a medal at the event since 1979.
India had bagged three bronze in the past when they reached inter-zonal finals. However, it is the first time since the change in the qualifying format that the country won a medal at the prestigious tournament.
Up against a team that has won the title five times, the world number 8…
