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2002 Thomas & Uber Cup

Biennial international badminton team championship

Field	Value
name	2002 Thomas & Uber Cup
2002年汤姆斯杯和尤伯杯
image	Logo tuc02.jpg
dates	9 May–19 May 2002
number_edition	22nd (Thomas Cup)
19th (Uber Cup)
level	1
venue	Tianhe Sports Center
location	Guangzhou, China
previous	[2000 Kuala Lumpur](2000-thomas-uber-cup)
next	[2004 Jakarta](2004-thomas-uber-cup)

2002年汤姆斯杯和尤伯杯 19th (Uber Cup)

The 2002 Thomas & Uber Cup was held in Guangzhou, China from May 9 to May 19, 2002. It was the 22nd tournament of World Men's Team Badminton Championships of Thomas Cup and 19th tournament of World Women's Team Badminton Championships of Uber Cup.

It is the only Thomas & Uber Cup that was played in a 7 points / 5 sets scoring system.

Indonesia won the Thomas Cup for the fifth time in a row and China won the Uber Cup for the third time in a row.

Host city selection

Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi and Tokyo were among the cities interested to host the events. However, after a long discussion with Chinese Badminton Association, Guangzhou was confirmed as host in January 2002.

Qualification

China qualified automatically as hosts. Indonesia qualified for the Thomas Cup as title holders.

Thomas Cup

Main article: 2002 Thomas Cup qualification

Means of qualification	Date	Venue	Slot
Host country	15 January 2002	Beijing	1
[2000 Thomas Cup](2000-thomas-uber-cup)	11 – 21 May 2000	Kuala Lumpur	1
European Zone	15 – 18 February 2002	Eindhoven	3
Oceania Zone	20 – 24 February 2002	Melbourne	3

Uber Cup

Main article: 2002 Uber Cup qualification

Means of qualification	Date	Venue	Slot
Host country	15 January 2002	Beijing	1
European Zone	15 – 18 February 2002	Eindhoven	3
Oceania Zone	20 – 24 February 2002	Melbourne	4

Squads

Medal summary

Medalists

Medal table

Thomas Cup

Group stage

Main article: 2002 Thomas Cup group stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Main article: 2002 Thomas Cup knockout stage

Bracket

Semi-finals

Final

Uber Cup

Group stage

Main article: 2002 Uber Cup group stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Main article: 2002 Uber Cup knockout stage

Bracket

Semi-finals

Final

References

"Korn Dabbaransi new IBF President".
(24 October 2001). "China to host its first ever Thomas & Uber Cup Finals?".
"Guangzhou to Host Thomas and Uber Badminton Cup Finals".

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