Thailand badminton coach Rexy Mainaky is more confident of his women’s team progressing further than the men as the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cups, which start on Sunday at the Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani. While Mainaky remains highly positive about his Uber Cup team, he is more realistic about the men’s hopes in the Thomas Cup. They have been drawn in a tough group with 13-time champions Indonesia, two-time runners-up South Korea and Canada. “Our Thomas team comprises young players and we have to play tough teams like 13-time champions Indonesia and South Korea. Nine-time champions China are the heavy favourites to win and have two Olympic gold medallists – Lin Dan and Chen Long – in their line-up.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 19, 2018 14:48 UTC