1989 Sudirman Cup

The 1989 Sudirman Cup was the first tournament of the World Mixed Team Badminton Championships, the Sudirman Cup. It was held from May 24 to May 29, 1989, in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.

Host city selection
In May 1988, the International Badminton Federation approved the inauguration of the world mixed team championships and announced that the championships would be inaugurated in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Teams
28 teams around the world took part in this tournament. Geographically, they were 13 from Europe, 10 teams from Asia, two from Americas, two from Oceania and one from Africa. India and Pakistan entered the competition but ultimately did not participate.

Draw
The draw was announced on April 1989, a month prior to the championships.

Final ranking

 * {{legend|#E0FFFF|Promoted to higher group}}
 * {{legend|#FFEBCD|Relegated to lower group}}