GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Prakash Padukone received the Arjuna Award in 1972 and he went on to dominate the national championships since, winning an incredible nine titles in a row. He soon started carving a niche for himself in international badminton.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prakash Padukone (born 10 June 1955) is a former Indian badminton player. He was ranked World No. 1 in 1980; the same year he became the first Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championships. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 1972 and the Padma Shri in 1982 by the Government of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because Sir George Thomas played such a pivotal role in the early stages of badminton development, many people consider him the sport’s founding father. He was responsible for many efforts to promote and popularise the sport. Sir George Thomas was born in 1826 and was a very successful player.