Who gave the Thomas Cup its name in international badminton?

Sir George Thomas gave the Thomas Cup its name in international badminton.

Thomas was an English sportsman and administrator who donated the trophy for a men's international team competition. The first Thomas Cup tournament took place in 1949, after delays caused by the Second World War. The competition became the men's world team championship in badminton.

Sir George Thomas was also a highly accomplished player. He won 21 All England titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles, a record that stood for decades. The Thomas Cup is contested by national teams rather than individual players, so it is distinct from the World Championships, which award individual titles.