The Indian men’s badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women’s side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on May 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India is thus assured of at least a bronze at the Thomas Cup. The country has not won a medal at the event since 1979.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India had bagged three bronze in the past when they reached inter-zonal finals. However, it is the first time since the change in the qualifying format that the country won a medal at the prestigious tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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