Mar 20, 2020 CE
BWF Announces Postponement Due to COVID-19
The Badminton World Federation officially announced the postponement of the 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup scheduled for May in Aarhus, Denmark, due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Sep 15, 2020 CE
Second Postponement to 2021
After multiple rescheduling attempts, the BWF confirmed that the Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2020 would be postponed to 2021, with new dates set for October 9-17, 2021 in Aarhus, Denmark.
Oct 9, 2021 CE
Tournament Begins in Aarhus
The 2020 Thomas Cup officially commenced in Aarhus, Denmark, with 16 teams competing in the group stage. The tournament was held at the Ceres Park & Arena.
Oct 14, 2021 CE
Quarterfinals Stage
The knockout quarterfinals took place with teams including Indonesia, Denmark, China, Japan, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea advancing to compete for the Thomas Cup title.
Oct 15, 2021 CE
Semifinals Set
Indonesia defeated Japan 3-1 in one semifinal, while China beat South Korea 3-1 in the other, setting up an Indonesia vs China final for the Thomas Cup.
Oct 17, 2021 CE
Indonesia Wins the Final
Indonesia defeated China 3-0 in the final to win the 2020 Thomas Cup. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting won the first singles match against Shi Yuqi, and Indonesia swept all three matches to claim their first Thomas Cup title since 2002.
Oct 17, 2021 CE
Indonesia's Historic Double
Indonesia achieved a historic double by winning both the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup in the same edition, with the women's team also claiming victory, marking a significant milestone in Indonesian badminton history.