2017 Sudirman Cup
Tournament details
Dates21–28 May
Edition15th
LevelInternational
VenueCarrara Sports and Leisure Centre
LocationGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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The 2017 Sudirman Cup (officially known as the 2017 Total BWF Sudirman Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 15th edition of the Sudirman Cup, the biennial international badminton championship contested by the mixed national teams of the member associations of Badminton World Federation (BWF), since its inception in 1989. The tournament was hosted by Gold Coast, Australia, between 21 and 28 May 2017.[1] It was the first time this event was hosted outside Asia and Europe since its establishment in 1989.[1]

The matches was played at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre. It was the first time that Australia had hosted the tournament and the first time this event is hosted outside Asia and Europe since its establishment in 1989.

China was the defending champion. Korea defeated China 3–2 to win the tournament, which became the first Sudirman Cup title for Korea after 2003.

Host city selection

Glasgow and Gold Coast submitted bids to host 2017 Sudirman Cup. Gold Coast was announced as the host for 2017 Sudirman Cup, while Glasgow later awarded the 2017 BWF World Championships.[2]

Seedings

The seedings for 32 teams competing in the tournament were released on 2 March 2017.[3] It was based on aggregated points from the best players in the world ranking. The tournament was divided into four groups, with twelve teams in the elite group competing for the title. Eight teams were seeded into second and third groups and four remaining teams were seeded into fourth group.

On the day of the draw, it was announced that the original list of 32 teams was pared down to 28, with four teams – Mexico, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden were withdrawing from the tournament. The 28 participating teams were divided into four groups, with Group 1 consisting of the 12 teams that will compete for the title. Group 2 and Group 3 (eight teams each) will fight for overall placings. The draw was held on 17 March 2017.[4] England withdrew from the Sudirman Cup on 4 April 2017.[5]

Rank Team Points Group Notes
1  China 359843 1
2  Denmark 334544
3  South Korea 315087
4  Japan 313853
5  Malaysia 296873
6  Indonesia 289727
7  Thailand 266335
8  Chinese Taipei 249965
9  India 226509
10  England 207930 Withdraw
11  Hong Kong 195775
12  Russia 166701
Rank Team Points Group Notes
13  Germany 156839 2 Increase Grp.1
14  Singapore 140819
15  Netherlands 127822 Withdraw
16  Australia 126915
17  Vietnam 121569
18  Sweden 119234 Withdraw
19  Spain 117931 Withdraw
20  United States 107606
21  Scotland 95524 3 Increase Grp.2
22  Canada 83511 Increase Grp.2
23  Austria 72731 Increase Grp.2
24  Mexico 36107 Withdraw
Rank Team Points Group Notes
25  New Zealand 156839 3 Increase Grp.2
26  Sri Lanka 32434
27  Slovakia 17929
28  New Caledonia 15400
29  Macau 7410 4 Increase Grp.3
30  Tahiti 6160 Increase Grp.3
31  Fiji Nil Increase Grp.3
32  Guam Nil Increase Grp.3
Nations participating in the 2017 Sudirman Cup.

Group composition

Group 1Group 2Group 3
Group 1A Group 1B Group 1C Group 1D Group 2A Group 2B Group 3A Group 3B

 China
 Thailand
 Hong Kong

 South Korea
 Chinese Taipei
 Russia

 Japan
 Malaysia
 Germany

 Denmark
 Indonesia
 India

 Vietnam
 Scotland
 Canada
 New Zealand

 Singapore
 Australia
 United States
 Austria

 New Caledonia
 Macau
 Guam

 Sri Lanka
 Slovakia
 Fiji
 Tahiti

Squads

Group stage

Group 1A

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 China220911924403312Quarter-finals
2 Thailand211377153654291
3 Hong Kong202377163844490
Team 1  Score  Team 2
China  4–1  Hong Kong
Thailand  3–2  Hong Kong
China  5–0  Thailand

Group 1B

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 Chinese Taipei220731594644152Quarter-finals
2 South Korea211641484253521
3 Russia202285173284500
Team 1  Score  Team 2
South Korea  4–1  Russia
Chinese Taipei  4–1  Russia
South Korea  2–3  Chinese Taipei

Group 1C

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 Japan220731584203712Quarter-finals
2 Malaysia211731574223471
3 Germany202193182934170
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Japan  4–1  Germany
Malaysia  5–0  Germany
Japan  3–2  Malaysia

Group 1D

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 Denmark2116414124764801Quarter-finals
2 India2115512114154191
3 Indonesia2114611144684601
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Denmark  4–1  India
Indonesia  1–4  India
Denmark  2–3  Indonesia

Group 2A

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 Vietnam3301322866855003Classification round
2 Canada3218717196486402
3 Scotland3127818196636501
4 New Zealand3032139285257310
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Vietnam  4–1  New Zealand
Scotland  2–3  Canada
Vietnam  5–0  Canada
Scotland  4–1  New Zealand
Canada  5–0  New Zealand
Vietnam  4–1  Scotland

Group 2B

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 Singapore3301412856744943Classification round
2 Australia32110520105674662
3 United States31241110225275811
4 Austria3032136274396660
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Australia  4–1  United States
Singapore  5–0  Austria
Australia  5–0  Austria
Singapore  5–0  United States
United States  3–2  Austria
Singapore  4–1  Australia

Group 3A

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 Macau2201002024612512Classification round
2 New Caledonia211469123463701
3 Guam202193182514370
Team 1  Score  Team 2
New Caledonia  4–1  Guam
Macau  5–0  Guam
New Caledonia  0–5  Macau

Group 3B

Pos Team Pld W L MW ML GW GL PW PL Pts Qualification
1 Sri Lanka3301503006302493Classification round
2 Slovakia32110520105433822
3 Fiji3124119244166521
4 Tahiti3031144293766820
Team 1  Score  Team 2
Sri Lanka  5–0  Fiji
Slovakia  5–0  Tahiti
Sri Lanka  5–0  Tahiti
Slovakia  5–0  Fiji
Tahiti  1–4  Fiji
Sri Lanka  5–0  Slovakia

Knockout stage

Classification bracket

Classification round

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Guam  1–3  Fiji
New Caledonia  1–3  Slovakia
Macau  0–3  Sri Lanka
New Zealand  3–1  Austria
Scotland  3–0  United States
Canada  2–3  Australia
Vietnam  3–1  Singapore

Final draw

The draw for the quarterfinals will be held after the completion of the final matches in the group stage on 24 May 2017.

Position Team 1 vs Team 2 Position
A1  China  India D2
C1  Japan  Malaysia C2
B2  South Korea  Chinese Taipei B1
A2  Thailand  Denmark D1

Final bracket

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 26 May – Gold Coast
 
 
 China3
 
27 May – Gold Coast
 
 India0
 
 China3
 
 26 May – Gold Coast
 
 Japan2
 
 Japan3
 
28 May – Gold Coast
 
 Malaysia1
 
 China2
 
 25 May – Gold Coast
 
 South Korea3
 
 South Korea3
 
27 May – Gold Coast
 
 Chinese Taipei1
 
 South Korea3
 
 25 May – Gold Coast
 
 Thailand1
 
 Thailand3
 
 
 Denmark2
 

Quarter-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
China  3–0  India
Japan  3–1  Malaysia
South Korea  3–1  Chinese Taipei
Thailand  3–2  Denmark

Semi-finals

Team 1  Score  Team 2
China  3–2  Japan
South Korea  3–1  Thailand

Final

Team 1  Score  Team 2
China  2–3  South Korea

Final ranking

References

  1. 1 2 "Gold Coast Wins Sudirman Cup 2017". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  2. ↑ Alleyne, Gayle. "Badminton 'Worlds' Going to Glasgow in 2017". BWF. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Sudirman Cup 2017 – Seeding Report 2 March Ranking" (PDF). BWF Corporate. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Sudirman Cup Battle Royal Beckons". Archived from the original on 14 June 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  5. ↑ "England Withdraws, Germany Promoted". Archived from the original on 21 May 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
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