The correct answer is: D. 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 named after Sir George Alan Thomas, a former president of the BWF. The tournament is held every two years, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 when it was not held due to World War II.
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 current holders of the Thomas Cup are Indonesia, who won the 2020 Thomas Cup Final against China.
The Thomas Cup is played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each of the other teams in their group once. The top two teams from each group progress to the knockout stage, which consists of a single-elimination tournament. The final is played between the winners of the two semi-finals.
The Thomas Cup has been won by 15 different countries since its inception in 1949. Indonesia is the most successful team, having won the tournament 14 times. China has won the tournament 10 times, while Malaysia has won the tournament five times. Denmark, India, Japan, South Korea, and Sweden have each won the tournament once.
The Thomas Cup is a major event in the badminton calendar. It is a chance for the best men’s badminton players in the world to compete against each other. The tournament is always exciting and unpredictable, and it is always a major attraction for badminton fans.