Thomas Cup defending champions India found themselves in tricky Group C as the draw for the TotalEnergies BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2024 was conducted today in the host city of Chengdu.
India, who won the Thomas Cup for the first time in 2022, were drawn alongside 14-time champions Indonesia, Thailand and England in Group C.
Hosts China, the second most successful team with 10 titles, will be challenged by Korea, Canada and Australia in Group A.
In the Uber Cup, China, record holders with 15 titles, will seek to avoid early surprises from continental champions India, with whom they have been grouped. Canada and Singapore are the other two teams in Group A.
Uber Cup defending champions Korea, who are seeking their third title, are in Group D with Denmark, three-time former champions USA, and Mexico.
The 33rd edition of the Thomas Cup and 30th edition of the Uber Cup will be held from 27 April to 5 May 2024, featuring a total of 32 teams. The draw, which had a grand opening ceremony by a group of dancers, was attended by top government officials of Chengdu, sponsors, and BWF Deputy President KhunyingPatama Leeswadtrakul.
BWF Events Director – Tournament Operations Selvaamresh Supramaniam conducted the draw.