Prakash Padukone to receive BWF award

Prakash Padukone. Pic/Atul Kamble

Indian badminton great Prakash Padukone will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award this year from the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

The BWF Council shortlisted the Indian legend based on the award commission's recommendation. Badminton Association of India (BAI) had submitted his name for this award. The ex-World No. 1 and the first-ever Indian world championships medallist, Padukone has contributed immensely to the game.

In 2018, he was also honoured with the BAI's Lifetime Achievement Award. The certificates and plaques will be given to all the awardees during the India Open.

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