1990 Thomas & Uber Cup

The 1990 Thomas & Uber Cup was the 16th tournament of the Thomas Cup, and the 13th tournament of the Uber Cup, which are the major international team competitions in world badminton. The 1990 final stage was held in Tokyo, Japan, in May 1990.

Host city selection Singapore, Japan and South Korea submitted bids to host the tournament. The host selection was decided in May 1988, in Kuala Lumpur, at the same time with the 1988 Thomas & Uber Cup. At the general meeting, Tokyo, Japan, was selected to host the tournament.

Qualification Japan 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 country28 November 1988Tokyo11988 Thomas Cup23 May – 4 June 1988Kuala Lumpur1Asian Zone18 – 25 February 1990Kuala Lumpur3European Zone21 – 25 February 1990Villach3Total8

Uber Cup

Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teamsHost country28 November 1988Tokyo11988 Uber Cup23 May – 4 June 1988Kuala Lumpur1Australasian-American Zone18 – 25 February 1990Kuala Lumpur2European Zone21 – 25 February 1990Villach4Total8

Squads

Venues There were two venues used to host the 1990 Thomas and Uber Cup. In the group stage, all matches were played at the in Nagoya. Matches for the knockout stage were played at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo. Group stage Knockout stage NagoyaTokyoTokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium

Medal summary Medalists Thomas Cup Uber Cup

Medal table

Thomas Cup

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Bracket

Semi-finals

Final