Indonesia retain Cup

HONG KONG, May 24: Indonesia clinched their 11th Thomas Cup title when doubles pair Candra Wijaya and Budiarto Sigit gave them an unbeatable 3-1 lead over Malaysia in the final here today. Wijaya and Sigit defeated counterparts Lee Wan Wah and Choong Tan Fook 15-11 15-12 to give Indonesia outright victory with only the final singles rubber of the five match final remaining.

Indonesia had looked in trouble after Ong Ewe Hock beat the fancied Heryanto Arbi 18-14 15-7 in the opening clash. Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky then beat Cheah Soon Kit and Yap Kim Hock 15-3 18-15 to level the tie and Hendrawan beat Malaysia8217;s Yong Hock Kin 18-14 10-15 15-5 to give Indonesia the upper hand.

Results all finals: Indonesia 3 bt Malaysia 1 Ong Ewe Hock Mas bt Haryanto Arbi Ina 18-14-15-7; Ricky Subagja/Rexy Mainaky Ina bt Cheah Soon Kit/ Yap Kim Hock Mas 15-3 18-15; Handrawan Ina bt Yong Hock Kin Mas 18-14 10-15 15-5; Candra Wijaya/ Budiarto Sigit Ina bt Lee Wan Wah/ Choong Tan Fook 15-10 15-12