Q. With reference to international badminton tournaments, consider the following statements: - The All England Open Badminton Championships is the oldest badminton tournament in the world.
- The Sudirman Cup is a biennial mixed team championship contested by national teams.
- The Thomas Cup is exclusively for men's teams, while the Uber Cup is for women's teams.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
All three
Notes: - The All England Open Badminton Championships is the oldest badminton tournament in the world: This is correct. It was first held in 1899 and is considered the most prestigious tournament in badminton.
- The Sudirman Cup is a biennial mixed team championship contested by national teams: This is correct. Established in 1989, it features teams from different countries competing in both men's and women's events.
- The Thomas Cup is exclusively for men's teams, while the Uber Cup is for women's teams: This is correct. The Thomas Cup was first held in 1949 and the Uber Cup in 1956, both being team competitions in badminton.
Thus, all three statements are correct.