1960 Uber Cup

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The 1960 Uber Cup was the second edition of the women's badminton tournament the Uber Cup. The tournament took place in April 1960 in the 1959-60 badminton season. Having won the previous tournament in 1957, the United States hosted the event in Philadelphia.

In a repeat of the 1957 Uber Cup final, the United States were victorious over Denmark.

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[edit] Teams

As defending champion, United States skip through to the final.

Europe
Asia
  • Flag of India India
Americas
Australasia

[edit] Knockout stages

[edit] First round

Denmark Flag of Denmark 6–1 Flag of India India New Haven
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand 4–3 Flag of Canada Canada Boston

[edit] Second round

Denmark Flag of Denmark 7–0 Flag of New Zealand New Zealand Baltimore

[edit] Final

April 9, 1960

United States Flag of the United States 5–2 Flag of Denmark Denmark Philadelphia


1960 Uber Cup Champions

United States
Second title

[edit] References