Happy Birthday Prakash Padukone: Lesser-Known Facts About India’s First Badminton Superstar

One of India’s finest badminton players and a former World No 1, Prakash Padukone celebrates his 65th birthday on June 10, 2020 (Wednesday). Padukone is first-ever Indian to reach the peak of Badminton rankings and also the first from the country to win the All England Open Badminton Championships. His international achievements helped put India on the map of Badminton universe and inspire many from the country to take up the sport

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