Malaysia Vs Japan In Thomas Cup Finals: Can Malaysia Repeat Its 1992 Win?
Malaysia has qualified for the Thomas Cup 2014 final. On Sunday, Malaysia will face Japan, which created history in the Thomas Cup series when they qualified for the final for the first time. Will Malaysia be able to repeat 1992?
By Sadho Ram — 24 May 2014, 03:52 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
On 25 May 2014, Malaysia Will Face Japan In The Finals Of The Thomas Cup Looking To Finally Break Their 22-Year-Long Wait And Lift The Prestigious Trophy
Malaysia are through to the finals of the Thomas Cup after brushing aside Indonesia 3-0, during the semi-finals today for their first appearance in the finals, after 12 years, at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
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Malaysia will meet Japan who stunned China 3-0 in an earlier semifinal. Malaysia last won the Thomas Cup back in 1992 in Kuala Lumpur when they defeated Indonesia. The final will be played on Sunday.
thestar.com.myMeanwhile, Malaysia’s Success In Winning The Thomas Cup 22 Years Ago Has Not Faded From The Minds Of The Public. Each Time The Sporting Event Is Held, The Spirit Of The '92 Games Seeps Back Into People’s Minds.
On May 16 1992, the Thomas Cup was successfully won by Malaysia after beating Indonesia, 3-2. Back then, Malaysian players Rashid Sidek, Foo Kok Keong, Kwan Yoke Meng, and doubles team Cheah Soon Kit-Soo Beng Kiang and Razif Sidek-Jalani Sidek created history.
It Was A Great Win For Malaysia As The Last Time The Country Lifted The Prestigious Trophy Was 25 Years Prior To That Day, In 1967. WATCH The 1992's Final:
The 1992 Finals Which Were Held At Stadium Negara Was Accompanied By The Song 'Fikirkan Boleh', Which Till Now Is Synonymous With Malaysian Thomas Cup matches, Reports Astro Awani
Rashid Sidek managed to defeat Indonesia’s Ardy Bernardus Wiranata (15-11, 10-15, 15-8) however his brothers, doubles pair Jailani and Razik lost to Indonesia’s Eddy Hartono and Rudy Gunawan (9-15,15-9, 3-15). The second doubles match saw Soon Kit and Beng Kiang win against Rexy Manaiky and Ricky Subagja 15-12, 10-15, 15-8. The 3-1 win allowed Malaysia to lift the coveted Thomas Cup trophy. 12 years later, Malaysia managed to reach the finals in 2002 however failed to win the title.
Once Again, The Opportunity For Malaysia To Win Has Come Again With Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Chong Wei Feng And Doubles Pair Tan Boon Heong-Hoon Thien How. Will Malaysia Be Able To Repeat 1992?
Meanwhile, RTM, After The Non-Transmission Of Friday's Semi-Final, Will Not Carry The Live Telecast Of The Final Match Between Malaysia And Japan As Well
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek has apologised for the non-transmission by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) of the Thomas Cup tie between Malaysia and Indonesia yesterday as the broadcasting right had been given to a private television station.
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He said RTM would not carry the live telecast of the final match as it was focusing on other programmes especially the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup Football 2014 Championship besides the high cost of the live telecast for sporting events.
thestar.com.my"I apologise on behalf of RTM because many were dissatisfied as there was no live telecast (yesterday). This was because the broadcasting rights had been acquired by a private TV station. If we wished (to telecast), we had to pay highly and in this matter, we had other requirements including the live coverage during the Brazil World Cup (football) championship and the cost content for sports is not cheap, it involves millions of ringgit."
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"In the original offer, the cost was RM4 million to telecast the match (Thomas Cup)," he told reporters after officiating the World Telecommunications and Informed Society Day (WTISD) 2014 at Lintasan Deasoka, here today.
thestar.com.myRTM has obtained the exclusive broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup Football Championship 2014 which will be held in Brazil from June 12 to July 13.
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