Japan Fire Early Thomas Cup 'Samurai' Warning at Malaysia

Japan fire early Thomas Cup 'samurai' warning at Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan have fired an early warning shot to their Thomas Cup and Uber Cup rivals, especially Malaysia, by naming their squads weeks ahead of the April 10 deadline.

Japan Unveils Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 Squads

Japan Badminton Association (JBA) has officially fired the first shot in the psychological war for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cups. Announcing their rosters nearly three weeks ahead of the registration deadline, the Japanese giants have signaled they are locked, loaded, and ready for the world championship showdown in Horsens, Denmark. Set to take place from April 24 to May 3, 2026, the biennial “World Cup of Badminton” will see 16 nations battle …