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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 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.
Former Indian Badminton Player, Instructor. Physical Stats & More. Height (approx.) in centimeters - 185 cm. in meters - 1.85 m. in feet inches - 6’ 1”. Weight (approx.) in kilograms - 75 kg. in pounds - 165 lbs.
Prakash Padukone is a former Indian Badminton player. He was considered as one of the finest shuttlers of his era. He played a vital role in promoting the sport of badminton in India.
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.
Stars of the Past: Prakash Padukone. 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.
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.
Among the first and finest Indian athletes to achieve success in global Badminton, Prakash Padukone is an absolute legend who needs no introduction! In fact, it is hard to even imagine what Badminton in India would’ve been like, if not for him.
Prakash Padukone is considered to be India’s first badminton superstar. He is the one who put India on the international map, simultaneously making the sport famous in India.
Over the past 50 years, Prakash Padukone has donned many hats - badminton player, coach and doting father. In an exclusive conversation, he shares how he rose from a small town to put India on...