Prakash Padukone was the 1st Indian to win All England Open
Former badminton player Prakash Padukone was the first Indian to win the All England Open, the world's oldest badminton tournament, winning the title 37 years ago on March 23, 1980. He defeated the then world number one to take home the medal and Â£1,000 prize money. Only two Indians have won the tournament since the tournament's inception in 1899.