Thailand Advances Both Men's and Women's Teams in Thomas & Uber Cup 2026
Thailand's men's and women's badminton teams both advanced to the Thomas & Uber Cup semifinals in Denmark, with the men finishing as group champions after sweeping Algeria 5-0, while the women placed second in their group despite losing to
Thailand has advanced both its men's and women's badminton teams to the semifinals of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 world team championship, held in Denmark on April 28. The men's team claimed the group title with a dominant performance, while the women's team finished as group runners-up.
In the men's tournament (Thomas Cup), Group D required Thailand to defeat Algeria to secure advancement. The Thai badminton team delivered without disappointment, winning all five matches decisively.
First singles player Kulawuth Vitidsant (Viw) defeated Adel Hamek 2-0 with scores of 21-9, 21-14. Second singles Panitchpol Teerawattanasukul (Ikkiu) beat Mohamed Abderrahime Belarbii 2-0, 21-7, 21-7. Third singles Purithat Areepimolpisan (Phuri) defeated Mohamed Abdelaziz Ouchefun 2-0, 21-8, 21-7. First doubles Rutsadapak Utthong (Title) and Phukkahpol Teerawattanasukul (Omo) beat Adel Hamek and Cosela Mommery 2-0, 21-6, 21-11. Second doubles Dechapal Papveeranukul (Bass) and Peeratchai Sukpun (P) defeated Mohamed Abderrahime Belarbii and Mohamed Abdelaziz Ouchefun 2-0, 21-4, 21-5.
In another Group D match, France defeated Indonesia 4-1. After three rounds, Thailand, France, and Indonesia each posted 2 wins and 1 loss, but Thailand topped the group on point differential and advanced as group champions, with France advancing as runners-up. Indonesia and Algeria were eliminated.
For the women's tournament (Uber Cup), Group D featured Thailand against South Korea, with both teams already guaranteed advancement. Thailand suffered a decisive 0-5 loss to South Korea.
First singles May Ratchanok Intanon lost to An Seyoung 0-2, 15-21, 12-21. First doubles Pat Hattaytip Michad and Gasjang Napbakorn Tungkasathan fell to Baek Hana and Lee Sohee 0-2, 11-21, 14-21. Second singles Mew Porpavee Chotchuwong lost to Kim Gaeun 1-2, 21-18, 16-21, 17-21. Second doubles Muna Benyapa Aimsueard and Fem Supissara Piewsamphran lost to Chong Naeun and Kim Hyechong 0-2, 11-21, 9-21. Third singles Me Suphanida Ketuthong fell to Shim Yujin 0-2, 21-23, 12-21.
In the other Group D match, Bulgaria defeated Spain 3-2. South Korea advanced as group champions undefeated and will compete in the semifinals, while Thailand finished with 2 wins and 1 loss to advance as group runners-up. Bulgaria and Spain were eliminated.
The draw for the semifinal matches of both tournaments will be held on April 29, with Thailand's men's team facing one of the runners-up from Groups A, B, or C, and the women's team facing one of the champions from Groups A, B, or C.
