India’s Thomas Cup victory despatched some seismic waves via South-East Asian powerhouses and European large daddies of badminton. India can chuckle a tad and wink a bit this week, or have the proverbial final giggle. But there was a touch of a scoff and grudging respect as Malaysia, Denmark and Indonesia got here to phrases with being handed losses by the first-time finalists within the 2022 version.
Here are some snatches of the fallout that erupted in two proud shuttle nations from the straits, and the Scandinavian behemoth boasting of Olympic champ Viktor Axelsen.
Taufik lets it rip
Indonesian legend and common favourite Taufik Hidayat, could not maintain again an almighty rant when he took to Instagram to submit his ideas below a video of a glum trying workforce clutching their silvers on the rostrum.
The 2000 & 2002 Thomas Cup champ had discovered a scapegoat within the singles coach – with the basic gripe: Where is the coach!?
His submit learn (translated): “Team Thomas Cup. Thank you for reaching the absolute best place of a last. Surely, they’re dissatisfied with this defeat, however one factor is to be famous at all times: it is a psychological, bodily battle… and the place is the Indonesian males’s singles coach? Does Indonesia not have a greater and extra certified coach? How lengthy would you like this to final, PBSI?” Addressing the federation, Indonesia’s final Olympic singles champion tore into the incumbent, after Anthony Ginting and Jonatan Christie had misplaced their matches.
This quickly became a ‘Who’s wiser?’ scrap as a social media follower in contrast his bruising tone to the extra restrained response from Malaysian Lee Chong Wei, who principally affected person whereas the Malaysians rebuilt their facet. Not in contrast to India and Pakistan who each lose after which snipe at one another whereas a 3rd nation wins at cricket, Indonesian and Malaysian followers began venting towards one another, very like the well-known rivalry of the Nineteen Seventies.
Indonesia singles coach below fireplace
Indonesia’s singles coach Irwansyah did cop criticism the day after, although transferring pictures of him consoling Ginting and Christie, and his efforts to assist make the finals appeared to have earned him an extended rope. Detik Sport quoted him as saying, “The gamers sooner or later shall be given extra alternatives to look in worldwide championships. This is a part of the regeneration course of.”
Doubles coach Herry Iman had a extra rousing protection of his troops: “We have to accept this defeat as part of the learning process. Last year we won, we are happy. This time we lost, so we have to accept it,” Detik quoted the coach nicknamed the Fire Dragon. “Defeat should not make us dissolve in sadness. But we must rise again to look to the future. Whatever the result, India deserves to be congratulated,” stated Herry.
The King mourns
Liem Swie King, a recent of Prakash Padukone with many storied battles, lamented the loss to India, in what was a disbelieving tone. Detik quoted him questioning: “Three Indonesian players were ranked below Anthony Ginting & Co. In fact, based on the track record of the two countries’ meetings, Indonesia was supposed to have been quite dominating. But that advantage was not utilized by the defending champions. Yes, it must be evaluated why we lost. The performance until the final was extraordinary. I didn’t think that I would lose to India!” the 1976, ’79 and ’84 Thomas Cup champ exclaimed. “Yes, that’s right, India is also good, I just didn’t think it was… with this history, that they can win in the Thomas Cup. Physically (Indonesian players must) improve (because) every time they play three games, they lose a lot,” said Liem. “(So) you can’t just have skills, it must be complete play,” he burdened.
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Nasty nickname
Chirag Shetty, who was a thorn within the flesh of Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, discovered himself on the dartboard of Indonesian netizens, after his pumped-up face was captured in {a photograph}, staring on the sole Minion. Manning the online with aggressive power, Shetty had clearly rattled the fancied pairing because it wilted – or so Indonesian followers have been satisfied.
His swivel serve got here in for extra carping: they nicknamed him ‘Kang Delay’, the serve delayer. A loss in doubles for a rustic that boasts three pairings within the Top 10, together with Nos. 1 and a couple of, was a whiplash on dazed Indonesian faces.
Kevin had earlier remarked about these tense moments: “In the second recreation, after they have been main 19-13, Indians performed like they’d nothing to lose. They have been so laborious to place down.”
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Malaysia in soul-searching mode
Lee Chong Wei did ask for accountability although, chatting with Straits Times. But first was a praise for Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, who handed Malaysia a 3-2 loss within the quarters. “I do not assume we might have stood an opportunity even when we fielded Daren (Liew). Srikanth was oozing with confidence, he was untouchable. Neither (Ng) Tze Yong or Daren might beat him.
“Jun Hao fared poorly towards a more-experienced Prannoy. To win the Thomas Cup, it takes a collective effort from everybody within the workforce. We actually want to enhance our singles depth if we wish to problem for the title. Having been the singles teaching director for a couple of years now, (Wong) Choong Hann must be held accountable and clarify,” Lee instructed ST.
He proceeded to recommend an Indian type trial: “Perhaps, it’s time we looked into having a selection trial for the men’s singles in order to make it fair to all, especially with many independent players outside the national team.”
Malaysia’s workforce occasion specialist Chong Wei Feng added to ST: “India developed an enormous pool of singles gamers, you bought to provide them credit score. They have 5 singles on this planet high 30 and greater than 10 within the high 100.”
Boe hero; Hoi on backfoot
Denmark’s solely vibrant spot within the finals was India’s doubles coach Mathias Boe, who instructed TV2 Sport: “I have to find my dance shoes and see if I can show them how to make a quiet and calm charming Viennese waltz.” Clearly the Dane could not match step with the wild Bhangra and freestyle strikes of Chirag & Co.
Elsewhere, nationwide coach Jakob Høi, was left defending his choice to area Rasmus Gemke forward of seasoned HK Vittinghus. “We’ve been in dreamland, and when you are, and it’s bursting, it’s hard to get up again. Respect for the boys on and off the field, but we were not good enough today,” he was quoted by TV2 Sport, adding that India had negotiated conditions better. “No, I do not regret anything,” he burdened.
Gemke spoke of feeling wretched as Indians hastened onto the court docket to hug Prannoy. “It was hard to stand in there when the Indians stormed onto the field, and I knew it was over,” he stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
