May 15, 2016 CE
Tournament Begins
The 2016 Uber Cup, officially known as the Total BWF Uber Cup 2016, began in Kunshan, China, featuring 12 teams competing in the women's international badminton team championship.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
May 20, 2016 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stage concluded, with top seeds China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand advancing to the knockout stage alongside other qualified teams.
May 20, 2016 CE
Quarter-Finals
China defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0, Japan defeated Denmark 3-1, South Korea defeated Indonesia 3-0, and Thailand defeated India 3-2 in the quarter-final rounds of the tournament.
May 21, 2016 CE
Japan Defeated in Semi-Finals
Japan, the defending champions from the 2014 Uber Cup, were defeated 3-1 by South Korea in the semi-finals, ending their title defense.
May 21, 2016 CE
China Wins 14th Uber Cup
China defeated South Korea 3-1 in the final to win their 14th Uber Cup title, with Li Xuerui, Wang Yihan, and Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan contributing to the victory.
May 21, 2016 CE
Semi-Finals
In the semi-finals, host nation China defeated Thailand 3-0, while South Korea defeated defending champions Japan 3-1 to set up a final between China and South Korea.
May 21, 2016 CE
Thailand Defeated in Semi-Finals
Thailand was defeated 3-0 by China in the semi-finals, with Ratchanok Intanon winning her singles match but the Thai team losing the overall tie.
May 21, 2016 CE
Final Matchup Set
Following the semi-finals, the final was set between host nation China and South Korea, with China aiming for their 14th Uber Cup title and South Korea aiming for their 2nd.