Mar 1, 2020 CE
Original Schedule Announced
The 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup was originally scheduled to be held from May 16 to 24, 2020, in Aarhus, Denmark, as the premier biennial international team badminton championship.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
Apr 7, 2020 CE
First Postponement Due to COVID-19
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced the postponement of the 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup to August 15-23, 2020, due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions worldwide.
May 22, 2020 CE
Second Postponement
BWF further postponed the tournament to October 3-11, 2020, as the COVID-19 situation continued to affect international sporting events and travel remained heavily restricted.
Sep 15, 2020 CE
Tournament Postponed to 2021
BWF announced that the 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup would be rescheduled to 2021, with new dates set for October 9-17, 2021, in Aarhus, Denmark, after continued disruptions from the pandemic.
Oct 9, 2021 CE
Tournament Begins in Aarhus
The 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup finally commenced on October 9, 2021, in Aarhus, Denmark, with 16 teams competing in the Uber Cup after over a year of postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 15, 2021 CE
Knockout Stage Quarterfinals
The knockout stage of the Uber Cup began with quarterfinal matches, as top seeds including China, Japan, Thailand, and South Korea advanced to the semifinals.
Oct 16, 2021 CE
Semifinals
In the semifinals, China defeated South Korea and Japan defeated Thailand, setting up a final between the two badminton powerhouses China and Japan.
Oct 17, 2021 CE
China Wins the Uber Cup
China defeated Japan 3-1 in the final to win their 15th Uber Cup title. Chen Yufei won the opening singles match against Akane Yamaguchi, and China secured the championship with victories in subsequent matches.