Apr 27, 2024 CE
Tournament Begins in Chengdu
The 2024 Thomas Cup commenced in Chengdu, China, with 16 teams competing across four groups in the group stage. The opening day featured Group A and Group D matches.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Apr 28, 2024 CE
Group Stage Continues
Group stage matches continued with top seeds including China, Denmark, Indonesia, and Japan all in action. Hosts China fielded a strong squad led by Shi Yuqi and the doubles pair of Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang.
May 1, 2024 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stage concluded with China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Denmark, South Korea, India, and Chinese Taipei advancing to the knockout quarterfinals. Defending champions India finished second in Group C.
May 2, 2024 CE
Quarterfinals
China defeated Japan 3-1, Indonesia beat South Korea 3-0, Malaysia edged Chinese Taipei 3-0, and Denmark overcame defending champions India 3-2 in a thrilling quarterfinal round.
May 4, 2024 CE
Semifinals
China defeated Malaysia 3-1 in one semifinal, while Indonesia beat Denmark 3-1 in the other, setting up a China-Indonesia final for the Thomas Cup title.
May 5, 2024 CE
China Claims 11th Thomas Cup
With the 3-0 final victory, China reclaimed the Thomas Cup for the first time since 2018. It marked China's 11th overall Thomas Cup title, further cementing their status as the most successful nation in the tournament's history.
May 5, 2024 CE
Final: China Defeats Indonesia
China won their 11th Thomas Cup title with a dominant 3-0 victory over Indonesia in the final. Shi Yuqi defeated Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the first singles, Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang won the first doubles, and He Jiting/Ren Xiangyu sealed the title by beating Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan in the second doubles.