May 10, 1999 CE
Tournament Begins in Copenhagen
The 1999 IBF World Championships officially commenced in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing together the world's top badminton players to compete for the title of world champion.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
May 14, 1999 CE
Men's Singles Semifinals Set
The men's singles semifinals were finalized, featuring Denmark's Peter Gade and China's Sun Jun among the final four, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown between the two badminton powerhouses.
May 15, 1999 CE
Camilla Martin Wins Women's Singles
Denmark's Camilla Martin won the women's singles gold medal by defeating China's Dai Yun in a thrilling final, delighting the home crowd in Copenhagen.
May 16, 1999 CE
South Korea Wins Men's Doubles
South Korean pair Ha Tae-kwon and Kim Dong-moon won the men's doubles title by defeating their compatriots Lee Dong-soo and Yoo Yong-sung in an all-Korean final.
May 16, 1999 CE
China Takes Women's Doubles
The Chinese duo of Qin Yiyuan and Gao Ling captured the women's doubles gold medal, defeating the South Korean pair Ra Kyung-min and Chung Jae-hee in the final.
May 16, 1999 CE
Sun Jun Claims Men's Singles Gold
China's Sun Jun defeated Denmark's Peter Gade in the men's singles final to claim the world championship title, overcoming the home favorite in a closely contested match.
May 16, 1999 CE
Mixed Doubles Title for China
China's Liu Yong and Ge Fei won the mixed doubles championship, defeating South Korea's Kim Dong-moon and Ra Kyung-min to secure another gold medal for China.