New Delhi : , Prakash Padukone, a great Indian badminton player and champion of Indian badminton will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Badminton International Federation (BWF) this year. Based on recommendations from the award commission, the BWF Council selected the name of the Indian legend.
His name had been submitted by the Badminton Association of India, (BAI), for this award.
Padukone, a former World No.1 and first Indian World Championships gold medallist has greatly contributed to the sport.He was awarded the BAI Life Time Achievement Award in 2018.
BWF Council nominated Devender Singh as president of Haryana Badminton Association; SA Shetty as secretary general Maharashtra Badminton Association; Dr OD Sharma as vice-president and chairperson of Tournament Committee, and Manik Saha, former vice-president BAI.
Alaknanda Ashok is President of Uttarakhand Badminton Association.She will be receiving the Women and Gender Equity Award.For many years, she has been involved in badminton administration.
We are thrilled to announce that the BWF has awarded this prize to Prakash Padukone, the legendary player in Indian badminton.He has been a huge contributor to Indian badminton’s success.A strong support system of officials, corporate and administrators is crucial to the development of the sport.It’s wonderful to see that they are being acknowledged and praised as well for their contribution.”I, on behalf of BAI, congratulate all winners and hope that with their continued support we can take Indian badminton higher heights,” Ajay Singhania, general secretary at BAI said in a statement.
All awardees will receive plaques and certificates during India Open 2021.
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