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    HISTORY OF THOMAS CUP

    The history of the Thomas Cup goes back some 50 years when an English nobleman, who after having had derived much pleasure from the game, decided that he had to leave something for posterity. The man on question was the wealthy baronet of Yapton, Sir George Alan Thomas, a leading player on the English front who between 1903 and 1927 won a number of titles, including the All England title for four years.

    The institution of a Men’s World Championships was first given serious consideration by the IBF in 1939 and it was then that the federation was pleased to accept from its President, Sir George Thomas, Bart, the offer of a challenge trophy for the purpose.

    However , plans were put on hold due to the outbreak of the Second World War and about a decade later that the aborted plans were revived.

    Ten countries took part in the inaugural championships and Malaya was the only representative from the Pacific Zone, while theUnited States came through from the Pan American Zone and Denmark from the European Zone.The Competition now takes place every two years.

    Though officially known as “The International Badminton Championship Challenge Cup” the beautiful silver gilt trophy is known the world over by its more familiar title of the Thomas Cup.

    THE TROPHY: Officially known as 'The International Badminton Championship Challenge Cup', the beautiful silver-gilt trophy is usually referred to by its more familiar title of 'The Thomas Cup'.

    Manufactured in London in 1939, the Cup stands 28 inches high and has a span, including the handles, of 16 inches.

    It comprises a plinth, cup and lid, the latter being surmounted by a figure of a player.

    Engraved on the front of the Cup are the words 'The International Badminton Championship Challenge Cup presented to the International Badminton Federation by Sir George Thomas, Bart., 1939'.

    ONLY THREE Member Associations have won the Thomas Cup: Indonesia, Malaysia and China

    INDONESIA has won the event on the most occasions; 12 out of a possible 21 contests.

    PREVIOUS CONTESTS: Malaysia has won the Thomas Cup on five occasions. Their most recent win was on home ground in 1992, in Kuala Lumpur, when the Malaysian team beat Indonesia 3/2.

    Malaysia has an exceptionally good Thomas Cup record, reaching the Final Stage (what was previously the Inter Zone tie) on no less than 17 out of the total 20 competitions.

    This is a record bettered only by Denmark, who have reached every Final Stage/Inter Zone tie in all 20 previous competitions, but has never won the Thomas Cup.

    The Thomas Cup has only ever been won by Asian nations.
     
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    HISTORY OF UBER CUP

    The institution of an international team competition for ladies on the lines of the Thomas Cup contest was first mooted early in 1950 when the IBF received the offer of a trophy from Mrs H S Uber.

    At that time Council did not consider the time ripe for the launch of such a competition, the main barrier being that of finance.

    During the years immediately following, however, interest was kindled and the project became a matter of annual consideration until, in 1953, the institution of the Championships was agreed upon in principle.

    Mrs. Uber's kind offer was gratefully accepted and regulations drawn up and approved; it was agreed that the inaugural contest should take place over 1956-57 and would be held once every three years

    THE TROPHY: The Uber Cup is a beautiful piece of silver of unusual design. Surmounted over a swiveling globe stands a lady player on a shuttle. The trophy is 18 inches high and was manufactured to Mrs Uber's own design by Mappin & Webb (London). Engraved around the base of the trophy are the words: 'The Ladies' International Badminton Championships Challenge Trophy presented to the International Badminton Federation by Mrs H S Uber, 1956.'

    PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS: China has the most formidable record in the Uber Cup - having only "joined" the event in 1980/81 and played in the subsequent 9 competitions, they have reached the Final Stage in 9 competitions, and have won the event on seven occasions.

    ONLY FOUR nations have won the Uber Cup. Out of 18 contests, CHINA have won seven times, JAPAN have won five times, and INDONESIA and USA have won three times each. No European team has ever won the Uber Cup.

    Indonesia has reached the Inter Zone/Final Stage on 16 occasions, but has only won the event 3 times. Denmark has reached the Inter Zone/Final Stage 12 times.
     
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    Mrs.Uber presents her famous Trophy to the IBF

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