1989 Sudirman Cup


The 1989 Sudirman Cup was the first tournament of the World Mixed Team Badminton Championships, the Sudirman Cup. It was held from May 24 to May 29, 1989, in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.

Host city selection

In May 1988, the International Badminton Federation approved the inauguration of the world mixed team championships and announced that the championships would be inaugurated in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Teams

28 teams around the world took part in this tournament. Geographically, they were 13 from Europe, 10 teams from Asia, two from Americas, two from Oceania and one from Africa. India and Pakistan entered the competition but ultimately did not participate.

Draw

The draw was announced in April 1989, a month prior to the championships.

Group composition

Group 4Group 5Group 6Group 7












Group stage

Group 1

Subgroup A

Team
12091+82
21164+21
302010−100

Subgroup B

Team
12091+82
21137−21
30237−20

Group 2

Team
130114+73
22196+32
31287+11
403213−110

Group 3

Team
13096+33
22195+42
31287+11
403411−70

Group 4

Team
13095+43
22178−12
31278−11
40369−30

Group 5

Team
130141+133
221105+52
312510−51
403114−130

Group 6

Team
12091+82
21164+21
302010−100

Group 7

Team
12091+82
21164+21
302010−100

Knockout stage

Final

1989 Sudirman Cup Champions

First title

Final ranking

TeamFinal result
4404Champions
4222Runner-up
3212Eliminated in semi-finals
3121Eliminated in semi-finals
53121Group 1
63030Group 1
73303Group 2
83212Group 2
93121Group 2
103030Group 2
113303Group 3
123212Group 3
133121Group 3
143030Group 3
153403Group 4
163312Group 4
173311Group 4
183040Group 4
193303Group 5
203212Group 5
213121Group 5
223030Group 5
412202Group 6
422111Group 6
432020Group 6
442202Group 7
452111Group 7
462020Group 7
Withdrew
Withdrew