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.[3] He is one of the co-founders of Olympic Gold Quest, a foundation dedicated to the promotion of Olympic sports in India.
Padukone was born on 10 June 1955 in Padukone village near Kundapura, Udupi. His father, Ramesh, was a secretary of the Mysore Badminton Association.
Padukone married Ujjala, as arranged by their parents in the Indian Hindu system.He has two daughters, Deepika and Anisha.
Padukone was born on 10 June 1955 in Padukone village near Kundapura, Udupi. His father, Ramesh, was a secretary of the Mysore Badminton Association.
Padukone married Ujjala, as arranged by their parents in the Indian Hindu system.He has two daughters, Deepika and Anisha.
