"Exciting Schedule Unveiled for 2024 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Chengdu"
Leon To
Mon May 13 2024
The upcoming TotalEnergies BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2024 will showcase thrilling badminton matches, with defending champions India and South Korea igniting their campaigns in Chengdu. Let's delve into the latest schedule and format of these prestigious tournaments.
Set to kick off on Saturday, April 27, the TotalEnergies BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2024 in Chengdu will span from April 27 to May 5, 2024. The reigning champions will take to the courts in the evening session (6:00 PM, China time), facing Thailand and Mexico, respectively. The competitions will feature a group stage followed by knockout rounds. During the group stage, matches will be held over 5 days, with the first two days comprising three sessions daily (8:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM), and the subsequent three days featuring two sessions per day (9:30 AM and 5:00 PM).
After the conclusion of the group stage on the fifth day, a draw ceremony will determine the knockout round matchups, with the top two teams from each group advancing. The quarter-finals are scheduled for May 2 and 3, with Uber Cup matches in the morning session (9:30 AM) and Thomas Cup matches in the evening session (5:00 PM). The finals day, May 5, will witness the climax of both tournaments, with the Uber Cup final in the morning session (9:30 AM) followed by the Thomas Cup final in the evening session (6:00 PM).
China, the defending Uber Cup champions, will commence their campaign against Singapore on the opening day, while their Thomas Cup journey begins the following day against Australia. The opening day matches will also include Malaysia vs. Hong Kong China, South Korea vs. Canada in the Thomas Cup, and Japan vs. Uganda in the Uber Cup.
Indonesia holds the record for the most Thomas Cup titles with 14 championships, while China leads the Uber Cup tally with 15 titles.
As badminton enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the 2024 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Chengdu, the stage is set for an enthralling display of talent and sportsmanship. With top teams vying for supremacy, fans can expect intense battles and memorable moments throughout this prestigious tournament.