Sports · 7 May 2026

China and Korea claim Thomas and Uber Cup 2026 titles

Exam-focused facts from the 7 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 was held in Horsens, Denmark.
  • The Republic of Korea won the Uber Cup by defeating the People's Republic of China 3-1 on 3 May 2026.
  • The Republic of Korea has now secured Uber Cup titles in 2010, 2022, and 2026.
  • The People's Republic of China won the Thomas Cup by defeating France 3-1.
  • The People's Republic of China has won two consecutive Thomas Cup titles, having previously defeated Indonesia in 2024.

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