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NEW DELHI: China secured a remarkable double victory in the Thomas and

Uber Cup

finals held in Chengdu, with both their men's and women's teams triumphing over

Indonesia

.

The Chinese men's team clinched their 11th

Thomas Cup

title with a 3-1 win, their first since defeating Japan in 2018. Indonesia, 14-time winners, suffered their second consecutive final loss after being beaten by India two years ago in Bangkok.

In the women's event, China's dominance was even more pronounced as they claimed their 16th Uber Cup title with a flawless 3-0 victory over Indonesia.

He Bingjiao's thrilling three-set win against Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo sealed a perfect 24-0 tournament match record for the Chinese women, who regained the title they had lost to South Korea in Thailand two years prior. Japan, with six titles, remains the second most successful nation in the Uber Cup.

The men's final began with world number two

Shi Yuqi

overpowering seventh-ranked Anthony Ginting in straight sets. The first doubles match proved to be the turning point, as Liang Weikeng and

Wang Chang

prevailed in a thrilling three-set battle against Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto. Despite Jonatan Christie's valiant effort in defeating Li Shifeng to keep Indonesia's hopes alive, He Jiting and

Ren Xiangyu

sealed the trophy for China with a convincing win in the second doubles match.

In the women's final, Chen Yufei set the tone with a commanding victory over Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, never allowing her opponent to gain a foothold in the match. Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan followed suit with a dominant performance in the doubles, setting the stage for He Bingjiao's Cup-winning victory in the second singles.

The Chinese team's success was a testament to their preparation, humility, and ability to overcome past failures, as they reclaimed their position at the pinnacle of world team

badminton

.

(Inputs from AFP)