Horsens: The 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Horsens delivered another action-packed day on April 26, with Indonesia edging Thailand in a dramatic Thomas Cup clash, while several top nations asserted dominance in the Uber Cup.
Highlights of Indonesia vs. Thailand in 2026 Thomas Cup Group D tie:
🇮🇩 Indonesia 3–2 Thailand (Thomas Cup)
Indonesia were pushed to the limit before securing a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Thailand in one of the most competitive ties of the tournament so far.
- Jonatan Christie lost a tight three-game battle to Kunlavut Vitidsarn 16-21, 22-20, 20-22
- Sabar Karyaman Gutama / Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani defeated Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn / Worrapol Thongsa-nga 21-17, 21-18
- Alwi Farhan fell to Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul 21-14, 17-21, 16-21
- Fajar Alfian / Nikolaus Joaquin delivered under pressure, beating Peeratchai Sukphun / Pakkapon Teeraratsakul 19-21, 21-17, 25-23
- Zaki Ubaidillah sealed the tie with a 21-11, 21-12 win over Tanawat Yimjit
Indonesia’s composure in the deciding match proved decisive, highlighting their depth in crucial moments.
🇫🇷 France 5–0 Algeria (Thomas Cup)
France cruised to a dominant 5–0 victory over Algeria, winning every match in straight games.
- Christo Popov bt Adel Hamek 21-5, 21-5
- Toma Junior Popov bt Mohamed Abderrahime Belarbi 21-4, 21-7
- Enogat Roy bt Mohamed Abdelaziz Ouchefoun 21-9, 21-11
- Maël Cattoen / Lucas Renoir bt Belarbi / Hamek 21-8, 21-16
- Éloi Adam / Léo Rossi bt Mammeri / Ouchefoun 21-4, 21-11
The Popov brothers led the charge as France maintained full control throughout the tie.
Uber Cup 2026: Malaysia, Japan and Indonesia Dominate
🇲🇾 Malaysia 5–0 South Africa
Malaysia delivered a flawless performance, sweeping South Africa 5–0 without dropping a single match.
- Letshanaa Karupathevan bt Johanita Scholtz 21-6, 21-10
- Wong Ling Ching bt Chloe Lai 21-8, 21-4
- Siti Zulaikha bt Elme de Villiers 21-11, 21-5
- Ong Xin Yee / Carmen Ting bt Ackerman / Scholtz 21-16, 21-14
- Chong Jie Yu / Zi Yu Low bt de Villiers / Schoonees 21-12, 21-5
The Malaysian squad showcased depth and consistency across all five matches.
🇯🇵 Japan 3–1 Turkey
Japan secured a comfortable 3–1 win over Turkey, though not without resistance in the opening match.
- Tomoka Miyazaki lost to Neslihan Arin 21-16, 18-21, 19-21
- Rin Iwanaga / Kie Nakanishi bt Bektas / Ercetin 21-13, 21-14
- Riko Gunji bt Ozge Bayrak 21-4, 21-13
- Arisa Igarashi / Mayu Matsumoto bt Ozyigit / Yildiz 21-6, 21-7
Japan rebounded strongly after the opening loss, asserting control in the remaining matches.
🇮🇩 Indonesia 4–0 Australia
Indonesia’s women’s team delivered another commanding performance, defeating Australia 4–0.
- Putri Kusuma Wardani bt Tiffany Ho 21-5, 21-10
- Thalita Ramadhanti Wiriaman bt Faye Huo 21-11, 21-14
- Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo bt Jesslyn Carrisa 21-14, 21-5
- Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi / Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti bt Somerville / Yu 19-21, 21-8, 21-11
Indonesia’s depth continues to position them as one of the strongest contenders in the Uber Cup.
Conclusion
The latest round of matches in the Thomas Cup 2026 and Uber Cup 2026 once again highlighted the gap between top-tier badminton nations and emerging teams.
Indonesia’s resilience in the Thomas Cup and the dominant performances from Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia in the Uber Cup reinforce their status as serious contenders in this year’s competition.
With group stages progressing, every match now carries significant weight as teams battle for a place in the knockout rounds.
