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MATCH THAT MADE HISTORY

George Thomas : From Kerala Doubles titles, led India as Captain at
the World Badminton Championship
Courts to Commonwealth
and Thomas Cup from 1991 to 1993,
Glory
and earned a silver at the 1997 Asian
A journey of grit, glory and Badminton Championship. On the
generations - George Thomas international circuit, he clinched the
French Open Singles title in 1991 and
reflects on the match that
Doubles in 1992.
changed everything.
For his contributions, George received
With a career spanning over 16 years,
the Arjuna Award, Jimmy George
George Thomas, former captain of
Award, GV Raja Award, and was
the Indian badminton team and now
named Best Player of the Year 1991
Chief General Manager (HR), BPCL
by both the Badminton Association
Kochi Refinery, has lived a life shaped
of India and the French Badminton
by sport, from the courts of Kerala to
Federation.
the global stage.
Now, in his leadership role at BPCL, the
Among his proudest moments
discipline and resilience from sport
stands the 1998 Commonwealth
continue to shape his approach.
Games in Kuala Lumpur, where he
“Badminton shaped more than just
clinched a silver medal for India. “It
my game, it shaped who I am,” he
wasn’t just another match,” he recalls
reflects.
of the decisive doubles tie against
New Zealand. “Win, and we take silver; His message to the next generation
lose, and we go home with nothing.” at BPCL is clear:
Rising to the challenge, he delivered “Whatever your passion, pursue it
a stellar performance. “Standing on fully. Give it your all. So that when you
that podium with the Tricolour behind look back, there’s not a single doubt,
me and the BPCL logo on my jersey you truly lived it.”
was one of the proudest moments of
my life.”
By Mr. Deepak Jain,
That medal was one of many CGM, Sports (HRS
highlights in a distinguished career.
He won the National Men’s Singles and

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