Champions again: China’s players and officials posing on the podium with their medals and the Thomas Cup after their 3-1 victory over Japan in the final yesterday. — AFP
A HUGE burden has been lifted off head coach Xia Xuanze’s (pic) shoulders after China bagged the Thomas Cup title for the 10th time.
“I’m relieved. I can have a drink now,” said Xuanze, who took over the helm as the supremo after Li Yongbo left the scene in 2016.
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