The qualifying process for the 1982 Thomas Cup took place from 4 August 1981 to 4 April 1982 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 England.
Indonesia qualified for the inter-zone play-offs as defending champions and hosts. England qualified for their first ever appearance in the Thomas Cup as hosts.
Qualified teams Country Qualified as Qualified on Final appearance1982 Thomas Cup hosts24 July 19811st 1979 Thomas Cup winners2 June 19799thAsian Zone winners5 March 19821st European Zone winners18 February 198212th American Zone winners4 April 19824thAustralasian Zone winners8 August 19819th
Asian Zone Bracket
First round
Semi-finals
Final
American Zone
Bracket
First round
Semi-finals
Final
European Zone Bracket
First round
Second round
Semi-finals
Final
Australasian Zone
Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
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