Badminton
Thomas & Uber Cup Finals LIVE: Both Indian men and women start their campaign with wins — Blog, updates, score, results
The Indian men's badminton team take on Germany in Thomas Cup while the women's team begins their quest against Canada in Bangkok. Follow LIVE updates from the tournaments.
The Thomas & Uber Cup Finals teams from India
The prestigious Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2022 is all set to begin at the Impact Arena, Bangkok.
India's formidable men's team will beat Germany 5-0 in the morning on the opening day of the Thomas Cup. The women's team backed it up with a 4-1 win over Canada in the Uber Cup later.
The Bridge brings to you all the action from the tournament LIVE on our blog. Follow here:
Live Updates
- 8 May 2022 2:29 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen resorts to body smashes and really quickens the pace to win Game 1!
What a tight and fantastic start here at the Thomas Cup as Lakshya Sen is being made to work hard for the points and he teases with the net play and his speed to win Game 1 21-16 in 16 minutes!
- 8 May 2022 2:23 AM GMT
Sen takes 5 points in a row, woah!
Speak of switching things up and it is exactly what Sen does as he comes back with a different game after the mid-game interval and leads 14-11
- 8 May 2022 2:20 AM GMT
Max gains steam and powers through to take the 11-9 lead
Lakshya Sen will have to start playing more attacking here as Max is looking comfortable and has low errors.
He leads 11-9 in the first game. Time for Sen to step things up!
- 8 May 2022 2:15 AM GMT
Lakshya keeps the lead at 6-4!
Quite the start to this match with Max keeping close on the board as Lakshya's returns often fall wide. Players are still getting into the rhythm here.
Sen leads at 6-4 in the opening game.
- 8 May 2022 2:12 AM GMT
And a cross-court smash to begin with for Lakshya Sen!
Max begins the service but Lakshya snatches it away immediately with a delicately placed cross-court return! Let's go!
- 8 May 2022 2:08 AM GMT
Players on court as Lakshya Sen gets ready for his debut match at the Thomas Cup!
Sen missed out on making the Thomas Cup squad last year and he will look to make his presence in this edition felt!
Here we go - players are warming up!
- 8 May 2022 2:05 AM GMT
And it's time - the teams have huddled up on court now!
It's time for the tie to begin as India will take on Germany in their first group-stage encounter!
The mood is quite pumped here and the players look excited on both sides to give it a go! Let's gooo!
It'll be Lakshya Sen heading out first!
- 8 May 2022 1:43 AM GMT
It will be Lakshya Sen to open India's bid for a medal first!
World No. 9 Lakshya Sen will be the first one to step out from the Indian side as he takes on World No. 64 German player Max Weisskirchen.
Lakshya hasn't enjoyed his usual dominant form in the Korea Masters and the Badminton Asia Championships but hopefully, he has done the extra homework to give Team India a good start today!
READ | "Lakshya Sen is aware of his responsibility" — Father-cum-coach optimistic about medal at Thomas Cup
The duo have met twice previously with both splitting their wins equally - but it's been a while since then!
- 8 May 2022 1:37 AM GMT
Rise and shine because it's all set to be a big Sunday ahead!
India begins their quest for a medal at the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals today and it can't get more exciting than this!
The men's side has fielded a strong combination as they get ready to take on Germany in their first group stage tie at the Thomas Cup.
The women begin their campaign at the Uber Cup later in the day against Canada.
