The Sudirman Cup is an international badminton mixed team competition contested by member countries of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every two years since the inaugural tournament in 1989. It used to be held at the same venue for the World Championships in the same year until the International Badminton Federation decided to split the two tournaments starting from 2003. There are five matches in every Sudirman Cup tie which consists of men and women's singles, men and women's doubles and mixed doubles. The cup is named after Dick Sudirman, a former Indonesian badminton player and the founder of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI). The current champion is China, which won its 12th title at the 2021 tournament in Finland.
The England national badminton team represents England in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by Badminton England, the governing body for badminton in England. The English team is ranked 13 on the world ranking and has had many appearances in international team events.
The Sweden national badminton team represents Sweden in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by Badminton Sweden, the national organization for badminton in the country.
Misha Zilberman is an Israeli badminton player. He competed for Israel at the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Summer Olympics. He also won a bronze medal at the 2022 European Badminton Championships, and represented Israel at the 2015 and 2019 European Games. Zilberman is the first Israeli player to win a medal at the European Badminton Championships.
The Ukraine national badminton team represents Ukraine in international badminton team competitions. Ukraine participated in the Thomas Cup, the Uber Cup and the Sudirman Cup as part of the Soviet Union. After the abolishment of the USSR in 1991, the Ukrainian Badminton Federation was formed and the national team has been competing under the Ukrainian flag ever since.
The Brazil national badminton team represents Brazil in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by the Brazil Badminton Confederation. Brazil is one of South America's most active badminton nations, with it's mixed team participating four times in the Sudirman Cup.
The France national badminton team represents France in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by the French Badminton Federation, France's governing body for badminton. France has had decent results in badminton, having reaching the semifinals in both men's and women's team at the 2020 European Men's and Women's Team Badminton Championships.
The Poland national badminton team represents Poland in international badminton team competitions. It is managed by the Polish Badminton Association in the capital city of Warsaw. Poland competed in the Sudirman Cup from 1989 to 2011. The men's team only competed the Thomas Cup once in 2010 and the women's team have never qualified for the Uber Cup.
The Finland national badminton team represents Finland in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by Badminton Finland, the national organization for badminton in Finland.
The Bulgaria national badminton team represents Bulgaria in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Bulgarian Badminton Federation. The Bulgarian women's team achieved second place in the 2016 European Men's and Women's Team Badminton Championships, they were semifinalists two years prior.
The Kazakhstan national badminton team represents Kazakhstan in international badminton team competitions. The national team is controlled by the National Badminton Federation of Republic of Kazakhstan, the governing body for badminton in Kazakhstan.
The Israel national badminton team represents Israel in international badminton team competitions. The Israel Badminton Association controls the national team and the players' ability to join tournaments.
The Ireland national badminton team represents Ireland in international badminton team competitions. The national team is controlled by Badminton Ireland, the governing body for badminton in Ireland. Ireland has made multiple appearances in the Sudirman Cup. The team's best result was reaching the quarterfinals at the 2015 European Mixed Team Badminton Championships.
The Slovakia national badminton team represents Slovakia in international badminton team competitions. The Slovakian team used to compete as part of Czechoslovakia. The national team was formed after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1992 and after the formation of the Slovak Badminton Federation.
The Lithuania national badminton team represents Lithuania in international badminton team competitions. The team is managed by the Lithuanian Badminton Federation. Lithuania competed in the 1989 Sudirman Cup as part of the Soviet Union.
The Norway national badminton team represents Norway in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by the Norwegian Badminton Association. Norway participated in the Sudirman Cup until 2007. The national team have never qualified nor competed in the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup.
The Italy national badminton team represents Italy in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Italian Badminton Federation. The Italian national team competed in the Sudirman Cup but have never once qualified for the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup.
The Slovenia national badminton team represents Slovenia in international badminton team competitions. The Badminton Association of Slovenia organizes any event or national event in the national team. Slovenia competed in the Sudirman Cup until 2007. The men's and women's team also participate in the European meet.
The Portugal national badminton team represents Portugal in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by the Portuguese Badminton Federation, the governing body for badminton in Portugal. The Portuguese have never competed in the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup. The team last participated the Sudirman Cup in 2009.
The Turkey national badminton team represents Turkey in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by the Turkish Badminton Federation, the national organization for badminton in Turkey. The Turkish national team have never competed in the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup.
