NATION ELATED
The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons
NARENDRA MODI
Prime Minister
HISTORY CREATED! Congratulations to the Indian men’s badminton team’s for winning the Thomas Cup! This extraordinary feat, with successive victories over Malaysia, Denmark and Indonesia, calls for matching honour by the nation ANURAG THAKUR
Sports Minister
What a historic day! An incredible achievement by an incredible Team India to win the #ThomasCup for the first time ever!! Bounced back from tough situations on numerous occasions to win Gold. Kudos to all the players and coaches. Champions, all of you!
— ABHINAV BINDRA Olympic gold medallist
Congratulations TEAM INDIA for winning the THOMAS CUP Title. Great win
SAINA NEHWAL
badminton star
A historic achievement and a massive moment for Indian badminton. Congratulations Team India on winning the Thomas Cup
VIRAT KOHLI
India cricketer
We’ve had individual champions but winning as a team and a first-ever title in ThomasCup is surreal. Kudos to each and everyone in the Indian team for making this dream come true. We are proud of you!
— VVS LAXMAN Former India cricketer
Soaring to a New High. Congratulations Team
India on scripting history by winning ThomasCup, first time in the 73-yearhistory of this prestigious tournament. You’ve all made us immensely proud. Keep the flag flying high
— HIMANTA BISWA SARMA Badminton Association of India
president
What a moment for Indian sport — we are Thomas Cup champions for the first ever time, and we beat the best to make it happen. Congrats to the players and staff. Some things take time, but don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done
— SUNIL CHHETRI India football captain
Congratulations to our Indian Team on the historic Thomas Cup win.
This day will be etched in the sporting memory of every Indian. With this feat, our boys have captured the imagination of the entire nation
— KIREN RIJIJU Former Sports Minister