CHENGDU: Malaysia’s bid to end their 32-year wait for Thomas Cup glory ended in tatters after going down 3-1 to hosts China in their semi-final encounter at an almost full capacity Chengdu Sports Centre today.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia got off to a good start in the Thomas Cup finals in Chengdu, China, this morning by taking a commanding 4-0 lead against Hong Kong in their Group D clash.