Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (c) Thomas Cup
Explanation:
· India won the Thomas Cup (men’s world badminton championship) for the first time in May 2022, defeating 14-time champion Indonesia in the final.
· This was a historic achievement in Indian badminton history.
Information Booster:
· Thomas Cup is an international team event in men’s badminton.
· Held biennially by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
· India defeated Indonesia 3–0 in the final.
· Star players: Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Satwik-Chirag pair.
· Event held in Bangkok, Thailand (2022).
· First-ever gold for India in the tournament's 73-year history.
Additional Information:
· Beighton Cup – One of the oldest hockey tournaments in India.
· French Open – Grand Slam tennis event, not related to India’s win.
· Davis Cup – Men’s team tennis competition; India hasn’t won it.