Prakash Padukone
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Prakash Padukone is an Indian former badminton player who achieved great success in the sport, becoming the first Indian to win the All England Championship in 1980. He has several other titles to his name, including the World Cup, World Grand Prix, Danish and Swedish Opens. He was introduced to the game by his father, a badminton enthusiast, and went on to win the national senior championship in 1971. After his retirement, he set up India’s first privately-managed badminton academy and served as the coach of the Indian national badminton team from 1993 to 1996. He also co-founded Olympic Gold Quest with Geet Sethi, an organization dedicated to the promotion of sports in India.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Badminton Player
Birth Day June 10, 1955
Birth Place Bangalore, Indian
Age 68 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer
Birth name Prakash Padukone
Country India
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Handedness Right
Highest ranking 1 (1980)
Medal record Men's badminton Representing  India World Championships 1983 Copenhagen Men's singles World Cup 1981 Kuala Lumpur Men's singles World Games 1981 Santa Clara Men's singles All England Championships 1980 London Men's singles Commonwealth Games 1978 Edmonton Men's singles Asian Games 1974 Tehran Men's Team 1986 Seoul Men's Team Men's badmintonRepresenting  IndiaWorld ChampionshipsWorld CupWorld GamesAll England ChampionshipsCommonwealth GamesAsian Games 1983 CopenhagenMen's singles1981 Kuala LumpurMen's singles1981 Santa ClaraMen's singles1980 LondonMen's singles1978 EdmontonMen's singles1974 TehranMen's Team1986 SeoulMen's Team

💰 Net worth

Prakash Padukone, a renowned Badminton Player from India, is expected to have a net worth ranging between $100K and $1M by 2024. Known for his exceptional skills and achievements, Padukone has been a prominent figure in the world of badminton. Throughout his career, he has amassed numerous accolades and represented India internationally, which has contributed significantly to his net worth. As a highly respected sports personality, Padukone's net worth is a reflection of his dedication, talent, and success in the field of badminton.

Biography/Timeline

1955

Padukone was born on 10 June 1955 in Bangalore, Karnataka. His surname, Padukone, is the name of the village Padukone from where his family originates.

1962

Padukone's first official tournament was the Karnataka state junior championship in 1962. Though he lost in the very first round, two years later he managed to win the state junior title. He changed his playing style into a more aggressive style in 1971, and won the Indian national junior title in 1972. He also won the senior title the same year. He won the National title consecutively for the next seven years. In 1978, he won his first major international title, the men's singles gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada. In 1979, he won the "Evening of Champions" at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

1980

In 1980, he won the Danish Open, the Swedish Open and became the first Indian to win the men's singles title at the All England Championship with a victory over Indonesian rival Liem Swie King. He spent much of his international career training in Denmark, and developed close friendships with European players such as Morten Frost.

1991

After his retirement from competitive Sports in 1991, Padukone served as the chairman of the Badminton Association of India for a short while. He also served as the coach of the Indian national badminton team from 1993 to 1996.

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