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India Draws Chinese Taipei in Thomas Cup Quarterfinal Showdown

India men's team has been drawn against Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals. The 2022 champions finished second in Group A after wins over Canada and Australia but lost 3-2 to China. Chinese Taipei advanced by winning a crucial group tie against hosts Denmark. India seeks to repeat their historic 2022 triumph when they won their first Thomas Cup title.

Key Points: India vs Chinese Taipei in Thomas Cup Quarterfinal

  • India faces Chinese Taipei in Thomas Cup QF
  • India finished second in Group A after 3-2 loss to China
  • Chinese Taipei survived Group C thriller against Denmark
  • India won their first Thomas Cup title in 2022
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India men drawn to face Taipei in Thomas Cup QF

India men's team faces Chinese Taipei in Thomas Cup QF. The 2022 champions finished second in Group A after a 3-2 loss to China.

"We need to be at our best against Chinese Taipei - Indian team official"

Horsens, April 30

Indian men's team has been drawn to face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinal of the BWF Thomas Cup Finals after the knockout draw was made here on Thursday.

The 2022 champions finished second in Group A and had already qualified for the quarter-finals following 4-1 and 5-0 wins against Canada and Australia, respectively, in their first two matches. But they suffered a 3-2 defeat against China in their last group game on Wednesday.

Chinese Taipei did an intimate dance with disaster before somehow scrambling through by the hardest route imaginable to take their place in the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup.

Needing to win the final Group C tie over hosts Denmark - who only needed to win one match - Chinese Taipei would have looked to their strength in second and third singles to see them through on Wednesday.

Defending champions China, who remained unbeaten to top Group A, will take on Malaysia. Group B toppers Japan will lock horns with France, who staged a stunning takedown of pre-tournament favourites and 14-time champions Indonesia. Meanwhile, host Denmark, who finished second in Group C, are slotted to face Thailand.

After Indonesia, China are the second most successful team with 11 titles. The Chinese, winners of five straight titles from 2004 to 2012, suffered a shock semifinal defeat in the 2014 edition to Japan, who went on to take their first-ever title beating Malaysia in an exciting final in New Delhi.

It was then Denmark's turn to create history in 2016 as they became the first non-Asian country to win the Thomas Cup, which they did beating Indonesia in the final in Kunshan. The 2018 edition saw China once again storm to the title, beating Japan 3-1 in the final in Bangkok.

The 2020 edition was held in October 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Indonesia broke a 19-year drought, beating China 3-0 in the final.

The 2022 saw history being made in Bangkok, as India won their first major team title beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final. India thus became only the sixth country to win the Thomas Cup, and the third first-time winners in eight years. China, denied the title for a decade, roared back on home turf in Chengdu, beating Indonesia 3-1 in the final.

BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2026 Knockouts Draw

China vs Malaysia

Thailand vs Denmark

France vs Japan

India vs Chinese Taipei

- IANS

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Pooja D
Remember 2022 Thomas Cup win? That was magical. We beat Indonesia in the final! Now we need that same spirit. Chinese Taipei will push us, but if our singles players fire and doubles deliver, semifinal is within reach. Fingers crossed for another historic run 🤞
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Jacob K
As a neutral badminton fan, India vs Chinese Taipei is intriguing. Taipei's singles depth is okay, but their doubles pairings are dangerous. India's edge is experience and that champion mindset from 2022. Should be a cracker of a match!
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Raghav A
One thing I've noticed: our team tends to struggle when there's too much pressure. Beating Canada and Australia was fine, but losing to China exposed some issues. Need to tighten the doubles game. Anyway, proud of the boys—they've already done well to reach QF. Win or lose, we support you!
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Brittany F
Exciting draw! India vs Chinese Taipei is a great matchup. I've been following Thomas Cup since 2022—India's win was such an underdog story. Hope they can recreate that magic. Also, how good are Denmark hosting? Must be electric for the crowd 🇩🇰

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