2004 Thomas & Uber Cup
The 2004 Thomas & Uber Cup was held from 7 May to 16 May 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the 23rd edition of World Men's Team Badminton Championships, Thomas Cup and 20th edition of World Women's Team Badminton Championships, Uber Cup.
After a 12-year drought China finally lifted their fifth title of Thomas Cup and also won their ninth title of Uber Cup.
Host city selection
, Japan, and the United States are the countries to submit a bid for hosting the event. Indonesia was selected as host during IBF council meeting in Birmingham.Teams
The following nations from 5 continents, shown by region, qualified for the 2004 Thomas & Uber Cup. Of the 16 nations, defending champions of Uber Cup, China, and host nation as well as defending champion of Thomas Cup, Indonesia and its Uber Cup team qualified automatically and did not play the qualification round.;Thomas & Uber Cup
- China
- Denmark
- Germany
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Korea
- South Africa
;Uber Cup
- Australia
- Canada
- Chinese Taipei
- Netherlands
Thomas Cup
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Knockout stage
Final round
| 2004 Thomas Cup Champions |
| China Fifth title |
Uber Cup
Group stage
Group W
Group X
Group Y
Group Z
Knockout stage
Final round
| 2004 Uber Cup Champions |
| China Ninth title |