Aug 15, 2005 CE
Tournament Begins in Anaheim
The 2005 IBF World Championships officially opened at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, marking the first time the prestigious tournament was held in the United States.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Aug 19, 2005 CE
American Duo Advances in Men's Doubles
The unseeded American pair of Tony Gunawan and Howard Bach advanced past the quarterfinals, setting the stage for a historic run in the men's doubles competition.
Aug 20, 2005 CE
Taufik Hidayat and Lin Dan Reach Men's Singles Final
Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat and China's Lin Dan both won their semifinal matches to set up a highly anticipated showdown in the men's singles final.
Aug 21, 2005 CE
Taufik Hidayat Wins Men's Singles World Title
Indonesian badminton star Taufik Hidayat defeated world number one Lin Dan of China in straight sets to claim the men's singles world championship title.
Aug 21, 2005 CE
Historic Gold for USA in Men's Doubles
Tony Gunawan and Howard Bach defeated China's Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng to win the men's doubles title, securing the first-ever World Championship gold medal for the United States in badminton.
Aug 21, 2005 CE
Xie Xingfang Claims Women's Singles Title
Xie Xingfang of China defeated her compatriot and top seed Zhang Ning in straight sets to win the women's singles gold medal at the World Championships.