Badminton Association of India (BAI)have announced to bestow annual Lifetime Achievement Awards to the greats of the game who have made rich contributions to the cause of the sport in the country; with Prakash Padukone named as the first recipient of this maiden initiative.
The legendary player who is the only Indian male player to reach World No.1 ranking will be awarded with a cash award of INR 10 Lakhs and a citation.
The announcement was made by the president of BAI President Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on the sidelines of the Manorama BWF World Senior Championships in Kochi,Kerala,India
“This is for the first time that BAI has come up with such Award as it is time we recognize the immense contribution of these stalwarts towards the growth of badminton in the country. And no other name would have been apt but Prakash Padukone, to confer the first award. A grand ceremony will be organized in Delhi soon to felicitate Mr.Padukone,” Dr. Sarma said
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