Japan won its fourth title in the Uber Cup, after beating Indonesia in the Final Round in Auckland.
As defending champions, Indonesia skipped the qualifications and played directly in the second round of the inter-zone ties (team matches), effectively the semi-finals of the tournament.
From the Pan American zone, the United States advanced to the inter-zone ties after defeating the Republic of China 7–0.
In the second round, defending champions Indonesia beat the United States 7–0 while Japan defeated Denmark 6–1.
Japan won the Uber Cup once again by defeating Indonesia 5–2 in the final.