China beats Indonesia to regain Thomas Cup

Liang Weikeng ® and Wang Chang of China celebrate after winning their doubles final against Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Fajar Alfian of Indonesia at the BWF Thomas Cup in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

CHENGDU, China, May 5 (Xinhua) -- China reclaimed the Thomas Cup after a six-year wait as the badminton powerhouse beat Indonesia 3-1 here on Sunday.

Shi Yuqi celebrates after winning his singles final against Anthony Sinisuka Ginting at the BWF Thomas Cup. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

World No. 2 Shi Yuqi provided a perfect start for China, taking the first set 21-17 and dominating the second 21-6 against Indonesian ace Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.

Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang put the host side 2-0 up, by beating Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto 21-18, 17-21, 21-17 in the 64-minute doubles clash, before Jonatan Christie prevented Indonesia from being whitewashed, nipping Li Shifeng 21-16, 15-21, 21-17.

He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu (L) of China in action during their doubles final against Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana of Indonesia at the BWF Thomas Cup. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

In the following second doubles, He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu delivered the final victory for China with a commanding 21-11, 21-15 win over Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana.

With the championship sealed, China has claimed 11 titles in the biennial tournament, trailing Indonesia's 14. ■

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