May 16, 1996 CE
Tournament Opens in Hong Kong
The 1996 Thomas Cup tournament began in Hong Kong, marking the start of the prestigious men's team world badminton championship with top nations from Asia and Europe competing for the title.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
May 17, 1996 CE
Group Stage Commences
Group stage matches began with traditional badminton powerhouses Indonesia, China, Denmark, and Malaysia competing in round-robin format to determine semifinalists.
May 19, 1996 CE
Indonesia Demonstrates Dominance
Indonesia showed their strength in early group stage matches, establishing themselves as tournament favorites with convincing performances across singles and doubles events.
May 21, 1996 CE
Denmark Emerges as European Challenger
Denmark performed strongly in the group stage, positioning themselves as the main European contender for the title alongside the dominant Asian badminton nations.
May 22, 1996 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stage concluded with semifinalists determined after intense round-robin competition among the world's top badminton nations.
May 24, 1996 CE
Semifinals Held in Hong Kong
Semifinal matches took place with Indonesia and Denmark both advancing to the final, setting up a showdown between the top Asian and European badminton powers.
May 26, 1996 CE
Final: Indonesia Defeats Denmark 3-0
Indonesia defeated Denmark 3-0 in the final to claim the 1996 Thomas Cup title, continuing their legacy as the world's dominant badminton nation with another impressive team performance.