Prakash launches shuttle talent hunt in Mumbai

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 14:24

Badminton great Prakash Padukone has tied up with Tata Capital to launch a talent hunt for children between 8 and 12 years of age at five gymkhanas of Mumbai.

Deepika Padukone gets trophy from father

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 16:37

Deepika Padukone is on a high after her father, former badminton champion Prakash Padukone gifted one of his priced trophies to her as a token of appreciation for her success.

British Minister plays Badminton to promote London Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 21:48

UK Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Jeremy Browne played badminton with former All England Champion Prakash Padukone and ex-National Coach Vimal Kumar here on Monday to "celebrate sport and the London 2012 Olympics".

Saina half a step slower than last year: Prakash Padukone

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 21:13

Saina Nehwal, who has been struggling to replicate her superb run of 2010 when she won three Super Series women`s singles crowns as well as the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, seems fractionally slower on her feet this year, feels former badminton ace Prakash Padukone.

Saina`s form a concern but she will be back soon: Padukone

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 15:21

Saina Nehwal has set such high standards that even a minor dip in form raises concerns, according to badminton legend Prakash Padukone, who believes the Indian shuttler will soon be back to her winning ways.

Rudy Hartono, Prakash to conduct clinic for colts

Last Updated: Monday, May 30, 2011, 19:29

Rudy Hartono will visit Mumbai to conduct a clinic for under-19 shuttlers.

Media hype might have affected Saina in Asiad: Prakash

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 21:02

Media hype after winning the Commonwealth Games gold medal might have affected the Saina Nehwal`s performance in last month`s Asian Games.

Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest

Last Updated: Friday, August 6, 2010, 22:19

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand on Friday joined the Board of Directors of Olympic Gold Quest.

BAI irrelevant now, run game corporate-style: Padukone

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 12:38

Badminton legend Prakash Padukone feels the sport`s governing body in the country is no longer relevant and a corporate-style body should be put in place to run the sport.

Chetan turns to Padukone for tips ahead of World C’ship

Last Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2009, 20:42

As he prepares to spearhead the Indian men’s singles’ challenge at the World Championships, world number 10 Chetan Anand is taking tips from the legendary Prakash Padukone to sharpen his game.