The qualifying process for the 1981 Uber Cup took place from 28 October 1980 to 4 April 1981 to decide the final teams which will play in the final tournament.
Qualification process The qualification process is divided into four regions, the Asian Zone, the American Zone, the European Zone and the Australasian Zone. Teams in their respective zone will compete in a knockout format. Three singles and four doubles will be played on the day of competition. The teams that win their respective zone will earn a place in the final tournament to be held in Tokyo.
The winners of the 1978 Uber Cup, Japan were exempted from the qualifying rounds and automatically qualified for the final tournament. Malaysia also advanced to the final tournament as they were the only representatives in the Asian zone.
Qualified teams Country Qualified as Qualified on Final appearance 1978 Uber Cup winners20 May 19785thSole representative of the Asian Zone5 March 1980 2nd European Zone winners4 April 1981 5th American Zone winners22 February 19816thAustralasian Zone winners31 October 19807th
American Zone Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
European Zone Bracket
First round
Semi-finals
Final
Australasian Zone
Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
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