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Padma Shri (1982) Prakash Padukone (born 10 June 1955) is an Indian former badminton player. He was ranked World No. 1 in 1980; the same year he became the first Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championships. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 1972 and the Padma Shri in 1982 by the Government of India. [2]
Prakash’s surname ‘Padukone’ was named after his villages name, Padukone, near Kundapura, Udupi district, Karnataka. He had a keen interest in Badminton since his childhood and also won the National Junior Champion in 1964.
May 6, 2024 · Prakash Padukone, Indian badminton champion who dominated the national badminton scene for almost a decade (1971–80) and put India on the sport’s international map. In 1980 he became the first Indian to win the All England Championships. Learn more about Padukone’s life and career.
Known for his graceful movement on a badminton court, Prakash Padukone was considered one of the leading singles players in the world in the late 1970s and 1980s. Born on 10 June 1955 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Prakash Padukone grew up at a time when India was not too enthusiastic about badminton.
Prakash Padukone. Founder, Padukone Sports Management . Prakash Padukone is widely regarded as the pioneer of Indian badminton. He was ranked World No. 1 in 1980 – the same year in which he became the first Indian to win the All England Badminton Championship.
Prakash Padukone is an Indian former badminton player who co-founded Olympic Gold Quest. This biography of Prakash Padukone provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
Oct 16, 2022 · Prakash Padukone took the decider and suddenly he was in the men's singles final besides being a finalist in the junior singles. The following day he was up against Punjab's Devinder Ahuja, another surprise finalist who had got the better of Romen's brother Dipu in the other semifinal. The packed stadium was rooting for Padukone who again lost the first game.
Mar 22, 2024 · 0. Prakash Padukone, a name that resonates with excellence in the realm of badminton, was born on June 10, 1955, in Bangalore, India. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in sports, with his father Ramesh Padukone being a distinguished badminton player, Prakash was introduced to the sport at a tender age.
Oct 3, 2020 · Stars of the Past: Prakash Padukone. 03 October, 2020 | feature. TEXT BY DEV SUKUMAR | BWF ARCHIVES. Indian badminton’s transition to the Open era happened through a mild-mannered bank employee who was to be the flagbearer for the country from the late 1970s through the next decade.
3 min By Olympic Channel Writer. Prakash Padukone turned 66 on June 10 and he is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes in Indian history. He was the torchbearer of Indian badminton in the 1970s and 80s and scored several high-profile wins under his belt.
