The Indian men's team find themselves in a challenging group as they gear up to defend their maiden title in the Thomas Cup.
The Indians have been pitted against formidable opponents, including heavyweights Indonesia who are last year's runners-up and record 14-time winners. Alongside Indonesia, India will also face tough competition from Thailand and England in Group C.
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India made history by clinching the Thomas Cup in 2022, becoming only the sixth country to achieve this feat with a stunning victory over Indonesia in the final held in Bangkok.
Meanwhile, in the Uber Cup, the Indian women's badminton team has been placed in Group A alongside the tournament's most successful nation, China, boasting 15 title triumphs. Joining them in Group A are Canada and Singapore.
Although the Indian women have reached the Uber Cup semifinals three times in the past—in 1957, 2014, and 2016—they face a formidable challenge against the dominant Chinese team.
The Indian men's team earned an automatic qualification by virtue of being the defending champions, while the women secured their spot after a historic gold medal win at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Malaysia earlier this year.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 5 in Chengdu, China.
