South Korea clinch third Uber Cup title with dominant win over China

South Korea delivered a calm and clinical performance to defeat China 3-1 in the final and win the 2026 Uber Cup, securing their third title in the history of the prestigious women’s team badminton championship. The victory, achieved in Horsens, Denmark, highlighted Korea’s growing consistency on the global stage and its ability to challenge China’s long-standing dominance.

Strong start sets the tone

The final began with South Korea’s ace shuttler An Se-young taking control early. She produced a commanding straight-games win over Wang Zhiyi, sealing the match 21-10, 21-13 and giving Korea a perfect start.

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China responded in the first doubles match, where the pair of Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning levelled the tie at 1-1. They outplayed Korea’s duo with sharp net play and consistent pressure, briefly shifting momentum back in China’s favour.

Korea seals title with depth

South Korea regained control in the second singles as Kim Ga-eun stepped up against higher-ranked Chen Yufei. Kim showed composure in key moments to secure a straight-games win, putting her team 2-1 ahead. The decisive point came in the second doubles clash. Korea’s Baek Ha-na and Kim Hye-jeong displayed resilience after losing the opening game. They bounced back strongly to win the next two games 21-10, 21-13, sealing the title.

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This triumph marks South Korea’s third Uber Cup crown and reinforces their position as a rising powerhouse in women’s badminton. By combining dominant singles performances with strong doubles depth, Korea once again proved they can go toe-to-toe with China, the most successful team in the tournament’s history.