News Summary:
On April 30, 2026, defending champions China and 2022 winners India both advanced to the Thomas Cup 2026 semi-finals, each overwhelming their respective opponents 3-1. China’s campaign received a boost with the return of world number one Shi Yu Qi, who had missed latter stages of the group stage due to illness. Previously, on April 29, the Uber Cup 2026 quarter-final draw set up compelling ties, with defending champions China preparing their assault on a record 17th title against Malaysia, who recently ended a 16-year absence from the knockout rounds. This followed a historic upset on April 28, where France eliminated 14-time champions Indonesia 4-1 in the Thomas Cup group stage, preventing the multiple champions from advancing to the knockout rounds for the first time. Earlier on April 28, Korea and Indonesia claimed top spots in their respective Uber Cup groups, confirming all eight quarter-finalists. Indonesia secured its top spot by edging Chinese Taipei 3-2. On April 27, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, and hosts Denmark all confirmed their Uber Cup knockout berths, with Malaysia ending a 16-year drought to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010.
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