The Thomas Cup is associated with which of the following sports?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: D) Badminton male

The Thomas Cup is an international men's badminton championship, organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It is considered the most prestigious team event in men’s badminton. The tournament was first held in 1949 and is named after Sir George Thomas, a British badminton player.

• It is held every two years (previously every three years).
• India won its first Thomas Cup in 2022, defeating Indonesia in the final.
• China has won the most Thomas Cup titles, followed by Indonesia and Malaysia.
• The women’s equivalent of the Thomas Cup is the Uber Cup.
• The competition follows a team format, consisting of three singles and two doubles matches per tie.

• (A) Badminton female – Incorrect; the Uber Cup is the women's equivalent of the Thomas Cup.
• (B) Tennis female – Incorrect; Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) is the women's team tennis championship.
• (C) Tennis male – Incorrect; Davis Cup is the international men's team tennis championship.