May 7, 2004 CE
Tournament Begins in Jakarta
The 2004 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals officially commenced in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking the start of the prestigious biennial international badminton team championships for both men and women.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
May 9, 2004 CE
China Dominates Group Stage
The Chinese women's team showcased their dominance early in the tournament, easily defeating their group stage opponents, including a decisive victory over the Netherlands, to secure their spot in the knockout rounds.
May 11, 2004 CE
Quarterfinal Knockouts
The Uber Cup quarterfinals took place, with top seeds China, South Korea, Japan, and Chinese Taipei advancing to the semifinals after defeating their respective opponents in the knockout stage.
May 14, 2004 CE
Semifinals Set Up Asian Showdown
In the Uber Cup semifinals, China defeated South Korea 3-0, while Japan secured a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei, setting up an all-Asian final between the two nations.
May 15, 2004 CE
China Wins Uber Cup Final
China defeated Japan 3-1 in the Uber Cup final to claim the women's team world championship, continuing their era of dominance in international badminton.
May 16, 2004 CE
Tournament Conclusion
The 2004 Thomas & Uber Cup officially concluded following the final matches, with Indonesia hosting a successful tournament that saw China assert its supremacy in the women's team event.