1988 Thomas & Uber Cup

The 1988 Thomas Cup & Uber Cup was the 15th tournament of Thomas Cup and the 12th tournament of Uber Cup, the most important badminton team competitions in the world. The tournament was held from 23 May to 4 June 1988 at Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

China won its third title in the Thomas Cup and in the Uber Cup, after beating in the final round Malaysia and Korea, respectively.

Host selection In January 1987, Malaysia submitted their bid to host the Thomas and Uber Cup to the IBF following their success of hosting the World Badminton Grand Prix Finals in December 1986. The bid was later finalized on 6 October 1987 after IBF president Ian Palmer agreed to accept a flat US$75,000 and drop their demand on a 50-50 split on gate collection.

Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the host city for the tournament and Stadium Negara was chosen as the tournament venue.

Qualification Malaysia qualified automatically for both the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup as hosts. China also qualified for both the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup as trophy holders.

Thomas Cup

Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teamsHost country6 October 1987Kuala Lumpur11986 Thomas Cup22 April – 4 May 1986Jakarta1Asian Zone23 – 27 February 1988New Delhi1European Zone24 – 28 February 1988Amsterdam3Oceania Zone26 – 28 February 1988Melbourne1Pan American Zone23 – 27 February 1988San Jose1Total8

Uber Cup

Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teamsHost country6 October 1987Kuala Lumpur11986 Uber Cup22 April – 4 May 1986Jakarta1Asian Zone23 – 27 February 1988New Delhi1European Zone24 – 28 February 1988Amsterdam3Oceania Zone26 – 28 February 1988Melbourne1Pan American Zone23 – 27 February 1988San Jose1Total8

Squads

Medal summary Medalists Thomas Cup Uber Cup

Medal table

Thomas Cup

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Bracket

Semi-finals

Third place

Final