Indonesia remains the most successful country in the event Thomas Cup despite losing to India 0-3 in the 2022 final.
India managed to beat Indonesia in three consecutive matches in the 2022 Thomas Cup Finals in the match held at Impact Arena, Bangkok on Sunday (15/5).
Despite losing to India, Indonesia is still the most successful country with 14 Thomas Cup titles.
Indonesia has four titles ahead of China, which became queen in the 2000s. China, which last won the title in 2018, now has 10 titles.
The start of Indonesia’s glory in the Thomas Cup event was marked by the presence of Tan Joe Hok and his friends who climbed to the top step of the podium in 1958.
Indonesia then continued their glory in 1961 and 1964. Interrupted because they were conquered by Malaysia in 1967, Indonesia were once again unwavering as Thomas Cup sovereigns in 1970, 1973, 1976 and 1979 .
Entering the era of the 1980s, Indonesia shared the stage with China. Christian Hadinata and his friends enjoyed success in 1984.
After a long absence until 1992, Indonesia became champions again in 1994. After that, over a period of almost a decade or in the following four events, the Thomas Cup trophy never left the country. .
The dry spell of success in the Thomas Cup event came after their victory in 2002. Along with the dominance of China, the Indonesian team often failed to qualify for the final.
From 2004 to 2018, Indonesia have been in the final only twice. Indonesia must recognize the superiority of China in the 2010 final and Denmark in 2016.
Indonesia’s triumph in the Thomas Cup was again achieved in the 2020 Thomas Cup which took place in 2021 by toppling China 3-0.
List of Thomas Cup winning countries
Indonesia 14 tracks
China 10 titles
Malaysia 5 titles
Japan 1 degree
Denmark 1 title
India 1 degree
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