Thomas Cup win for India, is it a game-changer for Badminton India like 1983 was for cricket?

India had never won the event in its 73-year run, which makes Vimal Kumar call it India's most significant ever achievement in badminton. The win is now being hailed as one of the glorious moments in Indian badminton history. Suppose the team coach Vimal Kumar's words are to be taken seriously. In that case, this monumental Thomas Cup triumph can do the same wonder for Indian badminton as the transformation initiated by the 1983 World Cup win in cricket. 

Other countries did not give India a chance to win the team tournament previously won by only five nations. However, the team, headed by Kidambi Srikanth, fought against the odds and defeated the five-time champions Malaysia and former champions Denmark in the quarter-final and semi-final before overcoming the most successful team in the history of the tournament in the final. Pullela Gopichand stated that this is even bigger than the 1983 World Cup win in terms of badminton. The victory seems like something beyond anyone's expectation. 

The popularity of cricket surged after Kapil Dev-led India's win

Kapil Dev and his teammates did the unthinkable in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, outlasting every challenge to win the trophy. His side defeated the West Indies in the final and then influenced a generation of youngsters to try out cricket. One of the greatest cricketing legends, Sachin Tendulkar, frequently revealed that he found the inspiration to hold a bat after watching India beat the West Indies in the iconic Lord's final. Gopichand is confident that the Thomas Cup win, India's first title in its 73-year history, will create a similar wave in badminton. This sport received recognition due to Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu's record-breaking Olympic record for India. 

From individual wins to team-based glory: India is on a path of progress

The devoted coach who has pushed India to wonders said that the euphoria when India won the World Cup in 1983 was unprecedented, but cricket was always a prevalent sport. He wishes the same for badminton now that the men's team has brought relentless glory to India. "It has always been about individual achievements, but this was a team performance, " the coach stated.

Earlier, the Indian badminton team was recognised for their achievements with Prakash and Gopi winning All England, Sindhu, and Nehwal bagging Olympic medals, etc. However, the Indian team has proved their worth as a team which is expected to encourage the people and expand the fan circle. As of now, the sport seems to be undergoing a gradual process of growth in India, with talented youngsters joining the clan.