May 8, 2022 CE
Tournament Begins in Bangkok
The 2022 Thomas Cup commenced at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, with 16 teams competing across four groups in the group stage.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
May 9, 2022 CE
India Dominates Group C Opener
India opened their campaign with a 5-0 victory over Germany in Group C, with Lakshya Sen winning the first singles match.
May 11, 2022 CE
India Topples Group C with Win Over Chinese Taipei
India finished top of Group C after defeating Chinese Taipei 5-0, securing a place in the knockout quarter-finals.
May 12, 2022 CE
Quarter-final: India Edges Past Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 3-2 in a thrilling quarter-final, with Kidambi Srikanth winning the decisive fifth match against Ng Tze Yong.
May 13, 2022 CE
Quarter-final: Indonesia and Denmark Advance
Defending champions Indonesia and European powerhouse Denmark both advanced to the semi-finals, setting up a potential clash with India.
May 14, 2022 CE
Semi-final: India Stuns Denmark
India beat Denmark 3-2 in the semi-final, with Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty, and Kidambi Srikanth delivering crucial wins to reach India's first-ever Thomas Cup final.
May 15, 2022 CE
India's First Thomas Cup Title
India won their first-ever Thomas Cup title, becoming only the sixth nation to lift the prestigious trophy. The team was celebrated as historic underdogs who defeated badminton powerhouses Malaysia, Denmark, and Indonesia in succession.
May 15, 2022 CE
The Final: India Beats Indonesia 3-0
India created history by defeating 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 in the final. Lakshya Sen beat Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the doubles, and Kidambi Srikanth sealed the title by beating Jonatan Christie.