2002 Thomas & Uber Cup
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The 2002 Thomas & Uber Cup was held in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
from May 9 to May 19, 2002. It was the 22nd tournament of World Men's Team Badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
Championships of Thomas Cup
Thomas Cup
The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men's Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation , the sport's global governing body...
and 19th tournament of World Women's Team Badminton Championships of Uber Cup
Uber Cup
The Uber Cup, sometimes called the World Team Championships for Women, is a major international badminton competition contested by women's national badminton teams. First held in 1956-1957 and contested at three year intervals, it has been contested every two years since 1984 when its scheduled...
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It is the only Thomas & Uber Cup that was played in a 7 points / 5 sets scoring system.
Indonesia
Indonesia national badminton team
The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia...
won the Thomas Cup for the fifth time in a row and China
China national badminton team
The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China....
won the Uber Cup for the third time in a row.
Teams
The following nations from 2 continents, shown by region, qualified for the 2002 Thomas & Uber Cup. Of the 11 nations, defending champions of Thomas Cup, Indonesia, and host nation as well as defending champion of Uber Cup, China and its Thomas Cup team qualified automatically and did not play the qualification round.Thomas & Uber Cup China
China national badminton team
The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China....
Denmark
Denmark national badminton team
The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions...
Germany
Germany national badminton team
The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th...
Indonesia
Indonesia national badminton team
The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia...
Korea
Korea national badminton team
The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist...
Thomas Cup Malaysia
Malaysia national badminton team
The Malaysia national badminton team is a badminton team that plays for Malaysia in international competitions. The men's team has enjoyed immense success, having won the Thomas Cup five times, most recently in 1992...
Thailand
Thailand national badminton team
The Thailand national badminton team represents Thailand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1958 - Final round *1961 - Runner-up*1964 - Final round *1973 - Semi-finalist...
Sweden
Sweden national badminton team
The Sweden national badminton team represents Sweden in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - 7th / 8th*1986 - 7th / 8th*1988 - 7th / 8th*1990 - 7th / 8th*1992 - 5th / 6th...
Uber Cup Hong Kong Japan
Japan national badminton team
The Japan national badminton team represents Japan in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*1964 - Semi-finalist *1967 - Final round...
Netherlands
Netherlands national badminton team
The Netherlands national badminton team represents the Netherlands in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1998 - 7th/8thUber Cup *2002 - Third Place*2006 - Runner-up*2008 - Quarter-finalist...
Group A
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ChinaChina national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | |
 DenmarkDenmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | |
 KoreaKorea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | |
 SwedenSweden national badminton team The Sweden national badminton team represents Sweden in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - 7th / 8th*1986 - 7th / 8th*1988 - 7th / 8th*1990 - 7th / 8th*1992 - 5th / 6th... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | −15 |
May 9, 2002
| China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
5–0 | Sweden Sweden national badminton team The Sweden national badminton team represents Sweden in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - 7th / 8th*1986 - 7th / 8th*1988 - 7th / 8th*1990 - 7th / 8th*1992 - 5th / 6th... |
| Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
3–2 | Korea Korea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
May 11, 2002
| China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
3–2 | Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
| Korea Korea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
5–0 | Sweden Sweden national badminton team The Sweden national badminton team represents Sweden in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - 7th / 8th*1986 - 7th / 8th*1988 - 7th / 8th*1990 - 7th / 8th*1992 - 5th / 6th... |
May 14, 2002
| Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
5–0 | Sweden Sweden national badminton team The Sweden national badminton team represents Sweden in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - 7th / 8th*1986 - 7th / 8th*1988 - 7th / 8th*1990 - 7th / 8th*1992 - 5th / 6th... |
| China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
4–1 | Korea Korea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IndonesiaIndonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
 MalaysiaMalaysia national badminton team The Malaysia national badminton team is a badminton team that plays for Malaysia in international competitions. The men's team has enjoyed immense success, having won the Thomas Cup five times, most recently in 1992... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | |
 ThailandThailand national badminton team The Thailand national badminton team represents Thailand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1958 - Final round *1961 - Runner-up*1964 - Final round *1973 - Semi-finalist... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | −7 |
 GermanyGermany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | −13 |
May 10, 2002
| Malaysia Malaysia national badminton team The Malaysia national badminton team is a badminton team that plays for Malaysia in international competitions. The men's team has enjoyed immense success, having won the Thomas Cup five times, most recently in 1992... |
5–0 | Germany Germany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
| Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
5–0 | Thailand Thailand national badminton team The Thailand national badminton team represents Thailand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1958 - Final round *1961 - Runner-up*1964 - Final round *1973 - Semi-finalist... |
May 12, 2002
| Malaysia Malaysia national badminton team The Malaysia national badminton team is a badminton team that plays for Malaysia in international competitions. The men's team has enjoyed immense success, having won the Thomas Cup five times, most recently in 1992... |
1–4 | Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
| Thailand Thailand national badminton team The Thailand national badminton team represents Thailand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1958 - Final round *1961 - Runner-up*1964 - Final round *1973 - Semi-finalist... |
4–1 | Germany Germany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
May 14, 2002
| Malaysia Malaysia national badminton team The Malaysia national badminton team is a badminton team that plays for Malaysia in international competitions. The men's team has enjoyed immense success, having won the Thomas Cup five times, most recently in 1992... |
5–0 | Thailand Thailand national badminton team The Thailand national badminton team represents Thailand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1958 - Final round *1961 - Runner-up*1964 - Final round *1973 - Semi-finalist... |
| Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
5–0 | Germany Germany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
Knockout stages
| 2002 Thomas Cup Champions |
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 Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... Thirteenth title |
Group A
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NetherlandsNetherlands national badminton team The Netherlands national badminton team represents the Netherlands in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1998 - 7th/8thUber Cup *2002 - Third Place*2006 - Runner-up*2008 - Quarter-finalist... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | |
 Hong Kong |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | |
| Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | |
| Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | −5 |
May 9, 2002
| Hong Kong |
3–2 | Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
| Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
2–3 | Netherlands Netherlands national badminton team The Netherlands national badminton team represents the Netherlands in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1998 - 7th/8thUber Cup *2002 - Third Place*2006 - Runner-up*2008 - Quarter-finalist... |
May 11, 2002
| Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
2–3 | Hong Kong |
| Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
2–3 | Netherlands Netherlands national badminton team The Netherlands national badminton team represents the Netherlands in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1998 - 7th/8thUber Cup *2002 - Third Place*2006 - Runner-up*2008 - Quarter-finalist... |
May 13, 2002
| Hong Kong |
2–3 | Netherlands Netherlands national badminton team The Netherlands national badminton team represents the Netherlands in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1998 - 7th/8thUber Cup *2002 - Third Place*2006 - Runner-up*2008 - Quarter-finalist... |
| Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
1–4 | Indonesia Indonesia national badminton team The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia... |
Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Korea Korea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | |
 JapanJapan national badminton team The Japan national badminton team represents Japan in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*1964 - Semi-finalist *1967 - Final round... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | −7 |
| Germany Germany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | −9 |
May 10, 2002
| China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
5–0 | Germany Germany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
| Korea Korea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
4–1 | Japan Japan national badminton team The Japan national badminton team represents Japan in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*1964 - Semi-finalist *1967 - Final round... |
May 12, 2002
| China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
4–1 | Korea Korea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
| Japan Japan national badminton team The Japan national badminton team represents Japan in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*1964 - Semi-finalist *1967 - Final round... |
3–2 | Germany Germany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
May 13, 2002
| Korea Korea national badminton team The Korea national badminton team represents South Korea in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Fourth place*1992 - Semi-finalist*1996 - Semi-finalist*2000 - Semi-finalist*2004 - Semi-finalist... |
4–1 | Germany Germany national badminton team The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th... |
| China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... |
5–0 | Japan Japan national badminton team The Japan national badminton team represents Japan in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*1964 - Semi-finalist *1967 - Final round... |
Knockout stages
| 2002 Uber Cup Champions |
|---|
 China China national badminton team The China national badminton team represents the People's Republic of China in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of the People's Republic of China, the governing body for badminton in China.... Eighth title |