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Badminton: answer in detail.
Write a short note on each of the following: (i) Thomas Cup (ii) Uber Cup
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AI(i) Thomas Cup: the world team championship for men's badminton, held every two years and named after Sir George Thomas, who gave the cup in 1948-49. It is played by national teams over five matches (singles and doubles).
(ii) Uber Cup: the world team championship for women's badminton, held every two years and named after Betty Uber, who gave the cup in 1956-57. It is played by national teams over five matches (singles and doubles).
From ISC 2018 Physical Education Paper 1, question 14(d).