The qualifying process for the 1961 Thomas Cup took place from 22 July 1960 to 29 March 1961 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. Teams will compete for two days, with two singles and doubles played on the first day and three singles and two doubles played on the next day. The teams that win their respective zone will earn a place in the final tournament to be held in Jakarta.
Indonesia were the champions of the last Thomas Cup, therefore the team automatically qualified for the inter-zone play-offs.
Qualified teams Country Qualified as Qualified on Final appearance 1958 Thomas Cup winners 15 June 1958 2ndAsian Zone winners29 March 19612nd European Zone winners 13 March 1961 5th American Zone winners 25 February 19615thAustralasian Zone winners21 January 19612nd
Asian Zone Bracket
First round
Semi-finals
Final
American Zone
Bracket
Final
European Zone Bracket
First round
Semi-finals
Final
Australasian Zone
Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
In the final of the Australasian zone qualifiers, Japan conceded a walkover to Australia. Therefore, Australia qualified for the Thomas Cup by default. References