1986 Thomas & Uber Cup

The 1986 Thomas Cup & Uber Cup was the 14th tournament of Thomas Cup and the 11th tournament of Uber Cup, the most important badminton team competitions in the world. The tournament took place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 22 April to 4 May 1986. China won its second title in the Thomas Cup and in the Uber Cup, both after beating Indonesia in the final round.

Host selection On 27 May 1984, Indonesia was named as the host of the 1986 Thomas and Uber Cup by the IBF. The Istora Senayan Indoor Stadium in Jakarta was chosen as the venue to host the tournament.

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

Thomas Cup

Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teamsHost country27 May 1984Jakarta1Asian Zone17 – 23 February 1986Bangkok3European Zone19 – 23 February 1986Mülheim3Pan American Zone19 – 22 February 1986Vancouver1Total8

Uber Cup

Means of qualificationDateVenueSlotQualified teamsHost country27 May 1984Jakarta11984 Uber Cup7 – 17 May 1984Kuala Lumpur1Asian Zone17 – 23 February 1986Bangkok2European Zone19 – 23 February 1986Mülheim3Pan American Zone19 – 22 February 1986Vancouver1Total8

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