The Thomas Cup is a prestigious international badminton tournament held every two years. It features men's national teams from around the world competing for the title. The tournament was first established in 1948 and is named after Sir George Thomas, a British badminton player and administrator. Teams compete in a knockout format, with each match consisting of five events: three singles and two doubles. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) organizes the event, which showcases the top badminton talent and promotes the sport globally. Winning the Thomas Cup is considered one of the highest honors in men's badminton.