1958 Thomas Cup 1958 Thomas Cup The Thomas Cup competition is an international team tournament for supremacy in men's badminton (its female counterpart is the Uber Cup). Beginning in 1948-1949 it was held every three years until 1982 and has been held every two years thereafter. Nineteen teams contested for the Thomas Cup during the 1957-1958 season. As defending champion Malaya (now Malaysia) was exempt until the conclusive "tie" (team match) called the challenge round. The other eighteen teams were divided into four qualifying zones; Asia, Australasia, Europe, and Pan America; with the winners of each intra-zone competition advancing to inter-zone competition in
World Kendo Championship following is a summary of medals acquired by country for the Men's Team Division. The following is a summary of medals acquired by country for the Women's Team Division. (5-person team) The following is a list of the host countries of the World Kendo Championships. World Kendo Championship The World Kendo Championship are an international kendo competition contested by the member nations of the International Kendo Federation (FIK). FIK is the international federation of national and regional "kendo" associations and the world governing body for members of FIK. The championships have been conducted every three years since their inception in