PETALING JAYA: Malaysia have been drawn against Denmark, Hong Kong and Algeria in Group D in the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu.
Denmark are set to be Malaysia’s main challengers in the group as they boast the likes of world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen and No. 4 Anders Antonsen in the singles along with world No. 4 doubles pair Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.
Hong Kong will also be no pushovers with the likes of Lee Cheuk Yiu and the experienced Angus Ng Ka Long capable of rising to the occasion.
Malaysia finished runners-up in the Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam last month to qualify on merit for the Thomas Cup while Denmark captured the European Team Championships.
Only the top two teams in each group will advance to the quarter-finals, where a fresh draw will be made for the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, in the Uber Cup Finals, Malaysia will face Thailand, Taiwan and Australia in Group B.
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Thomas Cup Finals
Group A: China, South Korea, Canada, Australia
Group B: Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Czech Republic
Group C: Indonesia, India, Thailand, England
Group D: Denmark, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Algeria
Uber Cup Finals
Group A: China, India, Canada, Singapore
Group B: Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia
Group C: Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Uganda
Group D: South Korea, Denmark, United States, Mexico
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