May 7, 2004 CE
Tournament Begins
The 2004 Thomas & Uber Cup officially begins in Jakarta, Indonesia, featuring twelve of the world's top men's badminton teams competing for the Thomas Cup.
Chronological Storyline (5 Milestones)
May 11, 2004 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stage of the Thomas Cup concludes, with top seeds like China, Denmark, and host nation Indonesia advancing to the knockout rounds.
May 13, 2004 CE
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinal matches take place, with China, Denmark, South Korea, and Indonesia securing their places in the semifinals of the tournament.
May 15, 2004 CE
Semifinals
In the semifinals, China sweeps South Korea 3-0, while Denmark upsets the host nation Indonesia 3-2 to reach the Thomas Cup final.
May 16, 2004 CE
The Final
China defeats Denmark 3-1 in the final to claim the 2004 Thomas Cup title, marking China's fourth triumph in the prestigious men's team badminton championship.