2002 Thomas & Uber Cup

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2002 Thomas & Uber Cup
2002年汤姆斯杯和尤伯杯
Logo tuc02.jpg
Tournament details
Dates9 May–19 May 2002
Edition22nd (Thomas Cup)
19th (Uber Cup)
LevelInternational
Venue Tianhe Sports Center
Location Guangzhou, China
← 2000 Kuala Lumpur 2004 Jakarta →

The 2002 Thomas & Uber Cup was held in Guangzhou, China from May 9 to May 19, 2002. It was the 22nd tournament of World Men's Team Badminton Championships of Thomas Cup and 19th tournament of World Women's Team Badminton Championships of Uber Cup.

Contents

It is the only Thomas & Uber Cup that was played in a 7 points / 5 sets scoring system.

Indonesia won the Thomas Cup for the fifth time in a row and China won the Uber Cup for the third time in a row.

Host city selection

Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi and Tokyo were among the cities interested to host the events. [1] However, after a long discussion with Chinese Badminton Association, [2] Guangzhou was confirmed as host in January 2002. [3]

Qualification

China qualified automatically as hosts. Indonesia qualified for the Thomas Cup as title holders.

Thomas Cup

Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teams
Host country15 January 2002 Beijing 1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
2000 Thomas Cup 11 – 21 May 2000 Kuala Lumpur 1Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
European Zone15 – 18 February 2002 Eindhoven 3Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Oceania Zone20 – 24 February 2002 Melbourne 3Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Total8

Uber Cup

Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teams
Host country15 January 2002 Beijing 1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
European Zone15 – 18 February 2002 Eindhoven 3Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Oceania Zone20 – 24 February 2002 Melbourne 4Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Total8

Squads

Medal summary

Medalists

EventGoldSilverBronze
Thomas CupFlag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Uber CupFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Medal table

  *   Host nation (China)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China*1012
2Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 1001
3Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 0101
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 0101
5Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 0011
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 0011
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 0011
Totals (7 entries)2248

Thomas Cup

Group stage

Group A

PosTeam
PldWLGFGAGDPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3303613+23296185+1113Advance to semi-finals
2Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 3213523+12318262+562
3Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 3122927+2286281+51
4Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 303845−37178350−1720
Source: BadmintonCN
9 May 2002 (2002-05-09)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 5–0 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Report
9 May 2002 (2002-05-09)
19:30  UTC+8
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg 3–2 Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Report
11 May 2002 (2002-05-11)
19:30  UTC+8
South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 5–0 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Report
11 May 2002 (2002-05-11)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 3–2 Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Report
14 May 2002 (2002-05-14)
19:30  UTC+8
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg 5–0 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Report
14 May 2002 (2002-05-14)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 4–1 Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Report

Group B

PosTeam
PldWLGFGAGDPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 3304312+31322232+903Advance to semi-finals
2Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 3213614+22310212+982
3Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 3121835−17263297−341
4Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 303743−36162316−1540
Source: BadmintonCN
10 May 2002 (2002-05-10)
19:30  UTC+8
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg 5–0 Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Report
10 May 2002 (2002-05-10)
19:30  UTC+8
Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg 5–0 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Report
12 May 2002 (2002-05-12)
19:30  UTC+8
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg 4–1 Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Report
12 May 2002 (2002-05-12)
19:30  UTC+8
Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg 4–1 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Report
14 May 2002 (2002-05-14)
19:30  UTC+8
Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg 5–0 Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Report
14 May 2002 (2002-05-14)
19:30  UTC+8
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg 5–0 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Report

Knockout stage

Bracket

 
 Semi-finals Final
 
      
 
 
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 1
 
 
 
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 3
 
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 2
 
 
 
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 3
 
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 0
 
 
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 3
 

Semi-finals

16 May 2002 (2002-05-16)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1–3 Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Report
17 May 2002 (2002-05-17)
19:30  UTC+8
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg 3–0 Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Report

Final

19 May 2002 (2002-05-19)
19:30  UTC+8
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg 3–2 Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Report
 2002 Thomas Cup winner 
Flag of Indonesia.svg
Indonesia
Thirteenth title

Uber Cup

Group stage

Group A

PosTeam
PldWLGFGAGDPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 3303025+5289267+223Advance to semi-finals
2Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 3212630−4286297−112
3Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 3123226+6293320−271
4Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 3032431−7286270+160
Source: BadmintonCN
11 May 2002 (2002-05-11)
19:30  UTC+8
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg 2–3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
11 May 2002 (2002-05-11)
19:30  UTC+8
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg 2–3 Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Report
13 May 2002 (2002-05-13)
19:30  UTC+8
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg 2–3 Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Report
13 May 2002 (2002-05-13)
19:30  UTC+8
Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg 2–3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
19:30  UTC+8
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 3–2 Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Report
15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
19:30  UTC+8
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg 1–4 Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Report

Group B

PosTeam
PldWLGFGAGDPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 330436+37321124+1973Advance to semi-finals
2Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 3212923+6260230+302
3Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 3121937−18261324−631
4Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3031641−25196360−1640
Source: BadmintonCN
12 May 2002 (2002-05-12)
19:30  UTC+8
South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 4–1 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report
12 May 2002 (2002-05-12)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 5–0 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Report
14 May 2002 (2002-05-14)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 4–1 Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Report
14 May 2002 (2002-05-14)
19:30  UTC+8
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 3–2 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Report
15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
19:30  UTC+8
South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 4–1 Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Report
15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 5–0 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report

Knockout stage

Bracket

 
 Semi-finals Final
 
      
 
 
 
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2
 
 
 
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 3
 
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 1
 
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 0
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3
 

Semi-finals

15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
19:30  UTC+8
South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 3–2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
19:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 3–0 Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
Report

Final

18 May 2002 (2002-05-18)
13:30  UTC+8
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 3–0 Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Report
 2002 Uber Cup winner 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
China
Eighth title

References

  1. ↑ "Korn Dabbaransi new IBF President". Utusan Online. p. 4 June 2001. Archived from the original on 10 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "China to host its first ever Thomas & Uber Cup Finals?". World Badminton. 24 October 2001. Archived from the original on 6 June 2002. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Guangzhou to Host Thomas and Uber Badminton Cup Finals". en.people.cn. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
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