2004 Thomas & Uber Cup
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The 2004 Thomas & Uber Cup was held from May 7 to May 16, 2004 in Senayan, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. It was the 23rd 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, 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 20th tournament of World Women's Team Badminton Championships, 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...
.
After a 12 year drought 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....
finally lifted their fifth title of Thomas Cup and also won their ninth title of Uber Cup.
Teams
The following nations from 5 continents, shown by region, qualified for the 2004 Thomas & Uber Cup. Of the 16 nations, defending champions of Uber Cup, China, and host nation as well as defending champion of Thomas Cup, Indonesia and its Uber 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...
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...
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...
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...
South Africa
Thomas Cup England
England national badminton team
The England national badminton team represents England in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by Badminton England, the governing body for badminton in England.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Third Place...
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...
New Zealand
New Zealand national badminton team
The New Zealand national badminton team represents New Zealand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *2008 - 9th/12thUber Cup *2008 - 9th/12thSudirman Cup *1989 - 19th*2001 - 25th*2005 - 19th...
United States
United States national badminton team
The United States national badminton team represents the United States in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1952 - Runner-upUber Cup *1957 - Winner*1960 - Winner*1963 - Winner...
Uber Cup Australia Canada
Canada national badminton team
The Canada national badminton team represents Canada in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Team Canada at 2011 Sudirman Cup in Qingdao, China.Men: Stephan Wojcikiewicz Derrick Ng Adrian Liu...
Chinese Taipei 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 People's Republic of China 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.... |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
 Indonesia 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... |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
 United States United StatesUnited States national badminton team The United States national badminton team represents the United States in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1952 - Runner-upUber Cup *1957 - Winner*1960 - Winner*1963 - Winner... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| 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.... People's Republic of China |
5–0 | United States United States United States national badminton team The United States national badminton team represents the United States in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1952 - Runner-upUber Cup *1957 - Winner*1960 - Winner*1963 - Winner... |
| May 8, 2004 | ||
| 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... Indonesia |
5–0 | United States United States United States national badminton team The United States national badminton team represents the United States in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1952 - Runner-upUber Cup *1957 - Winner*1960 - Winner*1963 - Winner... |
| May 10, 2004 | ||
| 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.... People's Republic of China |
5–0 | Indonesia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Korea 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
 Germany 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 |
 New Zealand New ZealandNew Zealand national badminton team The New Zealand national badminton team represents New Zealand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *2008 - 9th/12thUber Cup *2008 - 9th/12thSudirman Cup *1989 - 19th*2001 - 25th*2005 - 19th... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | −8 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| 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... South Korea |
5–0 | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand national badminton team The New Zealand national badminton team represents New Zealand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *2008 - 9th/12thUber Cup *2008 - 9th/12thSudirman Cup *1989 - 19th*2001 - 25th*2005 - 19th... |
| May 8, 2004 | ||
| 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... Germany |
4–1 | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand national badminton team The New Zealand national badminton team represents New Zealand in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *2008 - 9th/12thUber Cup *2008 - 9th/12thSudirman Cup *1989 - 19th*2001 - 25th*2005 - 19th... |
| May 9, 2004 | ||
| 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... South Korea |
5–0 | Germany 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... |
Group C
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Malaysia 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... |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
 Thailand 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... |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
 South Africa South Africa |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| 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... Malaysia |
5–0 | South Africa South Africa |
| May 8, 2004 | ||
| 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... Thailand |
5–0 | South Africa South Africa |
| May 9, 2004 | ||
| 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... Malaysia |
5–0 | Thailand 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... |
Group D
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denmark 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... |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
 Japan 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... |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | −5 |
 England EnglandEngland national badminton team The England national badminton team represents England in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by Badminton England, the governing body for badminton in England.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Third Place... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| 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... Denmark |
5–0 | England England England national badminton team The England national badminton team represents England in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by Badminton England, the governing body for badminton in England.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Third Place... |
| May 9, 2004 | ||
| 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... Japan |
3–2 | England England England national badminton team The England national badminton team represents England in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by Badminton England, the governing body for badminton in England.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Third Place... |
| May 10, 2004 | ||
| 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... Denmark |
5–0 | Japan 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 stage
Final round
| 2004 Thomas 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.... Fifth title |
Group W
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Republic of China 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
 Netherlands 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... |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | −5 |
| Indonesia 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 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| 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.... People's Republic of China |
5–0 | Indonesia 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... |
| May 9, 2004 | ||
| 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... Netherlands |
3–2 | Indonesia 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... |
| May 10, 2004 | ||
| 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.... People's Republic of China |
5–0 | Netherlands 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 X
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| Germany 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| South Africa South Africa |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | −8 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei |
5–0 | South Africa South Africa |
| May 9, 2004 | ||
| 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... Germany |
4–1 | South Africa South Africa |
| May 9, 2004 | ||
| Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei |
4–1 | Germany 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... |
Group Y
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark 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... |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | |
| Japan 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 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | |
| Malaysia 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... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | −8 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| 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... Japan |
4–1 | Malaysia 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... |
| May 8, 2004 | ||
| 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... Denmark |
5–0 | Malaysia 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... |
| May 9, 2004 | ||
| 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... Japan |
2–3 | Denmark 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... |
Group Z
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | MF | MA | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
 Australia Australia |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
 Canada CanadaCanada national badminton team The Canada national badminton team represents Canada in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Team Canada at 2011 Sudirman Cup in Qingdao, China.Men: Stephan Wojcikiewicz Derrick Ng Adrian Liu... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 |
| May 7, 2004 | ||
| 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... South Korea |
5–0 | Canada Canada Canada national badminton team The Canada national badminton team represents Canada in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Team Canada at 2011 Sudirman Cup in Qingdao, China.Men: Stephan Wojcikiewicz Derrick Ng Adrian Liu... |
| May 8, 2004 | ||
| Australia Australia |
5–0 | Canada Canada Canada national badminton team The Canada national badminton team represents Canada in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Team Canada at 2011 Sudirman Cup in Qingdao, China.Men: Stephan Wojcikiewicz Derrick Ng Adrian Liu... |
| May 10, 2004 | ||
| 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... South Korea |
5–0 | Australia Australia |
Knockout stage
Final round
| 2004 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.... Ninth title |