Indian badminton nice Prakash Padukone will obtain the celebrated Lifetime Achievement Award from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) this 12 months.
The BWF Council shortlisted the Indian legend based mostly on the advice of the Awards Commission. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) had submitted its title for the award.
Former world No. 1 and first time Indian World Championship medalist, Padukone has contributed quite a bit to the game. In 2018, he was additionally honored with BAI’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
BWF Council has nominated Devendra Singh, President of Haryana Badminton Association, SA Shetty, General Secretary of Maharashtra Badminton Association, Dr. OD Sharma, Vice President of BAI and President of Tournament Committee and Manik Saha, former Vice President of BAI, for the Meritorious Service Award.
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Alaknanda Ashok, who’s the president of the Uttarakhand Badminton Association, will obtain the ladies’s and gender equality award. She has been related to badminton administration for a few years.
“We are delighted to see BWF celebrating the contribution of the great Prakash Padukone to the sport with this award. His contribution in taking Indian badminton to where it is today is immense,” stated Ajay Singhania, basic secretary, BAI.
“When it involves creating the sport, a powerful spine of directors, executives and corporates play an important function and it’s nice to see that also they are being acknowledged and appreciated for his or her help and contribution to the game.
“On behalf of BAI, I congratulate all the winners and hope that with their continued support, we will be able to take Indian badminton to greater heights.”
Sunrise Sport (India) Pvt Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd can be awarded the Certificate of Commendation for his or her continued help to Badminton.
Sunrise Sport, the title sponsor of BAI for the previous 4 years, has been a supporter and main stakeholder within the growth of Indian badminton for over 20 years.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has additionally been a number one title with regards to supporting the game within the nation and has additionally performed an important function within the progress of badminton throughout the nation.
Certificates and plaques can be given to all of the award winners in the course of the India Open.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
