Apr 28, 2006 CE
Tournament Begins
The 2006 Uber Cup, alongside the Thomas Cup, officially commenced in Sendai and Tokyo, Japan, with the initial group stage matches.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
May 2, 2006 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stage of the Uber Cup concluded, with traditional powerhouses like China, Japan, and Indonesia advancing to the knockout quarterfinals.
May 4, 2006 CE
Quarterfinals Completed
The quarterfinal matches were completed, setting up the semifinal matchups between China and Japan, and the Netherlands and Indonesia.
May 5, 2006 CE
Semifinals: China and Netherlands Advance
In the semifinals, defending champions China defeated host nation Japan 3-0, while the Netherlands secured a 3-1 victory over Indonesia to reach their first-ever Uber Cup final.
May 7, 2006 CE
China Wins the Title
China defeated the Netherlands 3-0 in the final, securing their 10th Uber Cup title overall and their fifth consecutive championship.
By Zeng Liansong - Standard version of national flag image for online usage is released on the website of the National People's Congress and the Government of China. (网络使用的国旗图案标准版本在中国人大网和中国政府网上发布。), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=436175
May 7, 2006 CE
The Final: China vs Netherlands
China faced the Netherlands in the final of the 2006 Uber Cup at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo.