| Tournament details | |||
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| Dates | 7 October – 11 October 1981 | ||
| Edition | 3rd | ||
| Total prize money | US$118,000 | ||
| Venue | Stadium Negara | ||
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ||
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The 1981 Badminton World Cup was the third edition of an international tournament Badminton World Cup. The event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 7 October to 11 October 1981. Competitions for doubles were not conducted. India won men's singles event while China won women's singles event.