Badminton fans, mark your calendars! The Thomas & Uber Cup finals are set for a historic showdown this Sunday as China and Indonesia go head-to-head in Chengdu. This isn't just any match—it's a clash of titans with decades of rivalry on the line.
China's men's team, chasing their 11th Thomas Cup title, will face Indonesia's record-breaking 14-time champions. Meanwhile, the Chinese women's squad (Uber Cup queens with 15 wins) aim to extend their dominance over Indonesia's three-time champions.
Friday's semis delivered *all* the drama: China’s men battled past Malaysia 3-1, while
Indonesia shut out the Chinese Taipei team 3-0. On the women's side, China swept Japan 3-0, and Indonesia pulled off a nail-biting 3-2 win against South Korea’s defending champs.
Highlights you can't miss:
– Shi Yuqi’s 39-minute masterclass against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia
– Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan’s epic comeback from 18-12 down
– Olympic-bound He Bingjiao’s dominant win to seal China’s spot
\"We never give up, even at 20-12 down,\" said Chen/Jia after their doubles win. Talk about clutch energy!
With Paris Olympics qualifiers in the mix and historic bragging rights up for grabs, Sunday’s finals promise fireworks. Who’s your pick? Let us know!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com