May 28, 1991 CE
Tournament Begins in Copenhagen
The 1991 IBF World Championships commence in Copenhagen, Denmark, marking the eighth edition of the prestigious badminton tournament and bringing together the world's top players.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jun 2, 1991 CE
Mixed Doubles Final
Denmark's Thomas Lund and Marlene Thomsen win the Mixed Doubles title, giving the home crowd a gold medal to celebrate and breaking the Asian dominance in the other disciplines.
Jun 2, 1991 CE
Women's Doubles Final
The Chinese duo of Guan Weizhen and Nong Qunhua capture the Women's Doubles title by defeating their teammates Lin Yaoqing and Yao Fen in an all-Chinese final.
Jun 2, 1991 CE
Men's Singles Final
Indonesia's Ardy Wiranata defeats his compatriot Alan Budikusuma in the Men's Singles final to claim the world title, continuing Indonesia's strong legacy in the sport.
Jun 2, 1991 CE
Women's Singles Final
Susi Susanti of Indonesia wins the Women's Singles title by defeating South Korea's Bang Soo-hyun in the final, cementing her status as one of the era's greatest players.
Jun 2, 1991 CE
Men's Doubles Final
China's Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi secure the Men's Doubles championship, defeating the Indonesian pair of Eddy Hartono and Rudy Gunawan in a highly competitive match.