Thailand: The Indian men's badminton team defeated Denmark to reach the Thomas Cup final for the first time in history. courtesy of a 3-2 victory over Denmark in Thailand on Friday. Indian badminton player HS Prannoy says he is happy to have reached the final of the Thomas Cup. India will face Indonesia in Sunday's final, beating Japan. Indonesia has won the Thomas Cup 14 times.
'Proud to have led India to the final for the first time. He was under the pressure of playing the decisive match and tried to play calmly without rushing. We will try to perform well in the final as well. We need the support of the people, "said Pranoy.
HS Prannoy won the pivotal fifth set against World No. 13 Rasmus Gemke to break the 2-2 tie and assist India in reaching their maiden final in the competition’s history. Prannoy led India to the final, where they will face 14-time champions Indonesia, after beating Gemke 13-21 21-9 21-12.
The Indian contingent swarmed the court to celebrate Prannoy’s historic victory over Gemke as soon as he secured the winning points.
Members of the Indian squad were seen running onto the court to hug Prannoy after he defeated Gemke in the final set, as shown in a video uploaded by the Sports Authority of India’s official Twitter handle. One of the Indian players was also seen holding the tricolour to commemorate the victory.
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