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Prakash Padukone (born 10 June 1955) is a former Indian 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.
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.
Mar 22, 2024 · by Anandita Patwardhan. 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.
Jun 10, 2021 · 3 min By Olympic Channel Writer 10 June 2021 06:22 GMT-7. 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. He was introduced to the sport by his father, Ramesh Padukone ...
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.
Feb 5, 2018 · Scroll Conversations | Prakash Padukone. Scroll.in. 438K subscribers. Subscribed. 652. 33K views 6 years ago. From practising in marriage halls to leading a rebellion against the then badminton...
Aug 15, 2022 · Padukone’s magnificent streak in 1980 continued as he went on to claim the Swedish Open title, defeating Rudy Hartono, the Indonesian legend and a record eight-time winner of the All England Championship. The same year he became World No 1 in the BWF rankings.
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