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China and South Korea Secure Top Spots as Sudirman Cup Quarter-Finalists Confirmed

Defending champions China and four-time winners South Korea dominate group stage, advancing alongside six other teams to knockout rounds in Xiamen, China.

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Overview

  • China topped Group A with a decisive 4-1 victory over Thailand, completing the group stage undefeated as they pursue a record-extending 14th Sudirman Cup title.
  • South Korea, four-time champions, secured maximum points in Group B with a 4-1 win over Chinese Taipei, who also advanced to the quarter-finals.
  • Thailand joined China in advancing from Group A, while Chinese Taipei progressed from Group B despite their loss to South Korea.
  • Eliminated teams Hong Kong and Canada ended their campaigns with dominant wins, defeating Algeria and the Czech Republic respectively in their final matches.
  • The eight quarter-finalists—China, Thailand, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Malaysia, Denmark, and Indonesia—are now set for the knockout stage.