Question: For the first time, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced the lifetime achievement award. Who amongst the following is the first receiver of the award?
(a) Prakash Padukone
(b) Aparna Popat
(c) Pullela Gopichand
(d) Abhinna Shyam Gupta
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On September 11, 2017, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced the lifetime achievement award.
- Prakash padukone is the first awardees to receive award.
- This award is being given by BAI for the first time.
- The announcement was made by BAI president Himanta Biswa Sarma on the sidelines of the Manorama BWF World Senior Championships.
- Award will comprise a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh and a citation.
- Prakash Padukone has also been bestowed with the Arjuna award in 1972 and the Padma Shri in 1982.
Reference:
http://ddnews.gov.in/sports/first-bai-lifetime-achievement-award-be-presented-prakash-padukone
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/badminton-association-of-india-honour-for-prakash-padukone/article19663632.ece
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prakash_Padukone