Indonesia has won the Thomas Cup 14 times, the most by any country.

Lin Dan has won 20 major titles, including two Olympic gold medals, five World Championships, and six All England Open titles.

China has won the Uber Cup 15 times, the most by any country.

Zhang Ning has won 19 major titles, including two Olympic gold medals, four World Championships, and four All England Open titles.

The first edition of the Badminton World Championships was held in London, England, in 1977.

The first edition of the Thomas Cup was held in Preston, England, in 1949.

The first edition of the Uber Cup was held in Lytham St. Annes, England, in 1957.

The first edition of the Sudirman Cup was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 1989.

The first edition of the Badminton Asia Championships was held in Guangzhou, China, in 1962.

The first edition of the Badminton Pan Am Championships was held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1977.

The first edition of the Badminton Europe Championships was held in Preston, England, in 1968.

The first edition of the Badminton Oceania Championships was held in Sydney, Australia, in 1997.

The first edition of the Badminton Africa Championships was held in Cairo, Egypt, in 1980.

The first edition of the Badminton World Junior Championships was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 1992.

The first edition of the Badminton World Senior Championships was held in Preston, England, in 2003.