The correct answer is: A. badminton.
The Thomas Cup is an international badminton competition contested by the men’s national teams of the member associations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It is the world’s oldest badminton competition, having been held since 1949. The competition is named after Sir George Alan Thomas, a former president of the BWF.
The Thomas Cup is held every two years, with the current champions being Indonesia. The tournament is played in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The final is played in a best-of-five format.
The Thomas Cup is one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments in the world. It is considered to be the equivalent of the Davis Cup in tennis. The tournament is a major goal for all badminton-playing nations.
The other options are incorrect because they are not associated with badminton. Billiards is a game played on a table with six pockets. Lawn tennis is a game played on a court with a net. Table tennis is a game played on a table with a net and small paddles.