New Delhi, October 22 (APAC Media): Uttar Pradesh-cadre IAS officer and international para-badminton player Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, popularly known as Suhas LY, has won the bronze medal in the men’s singles SL4 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The achievement adds another international honour to his distinguished sporting career, alongside his responsibilities as a civil servant.
Suhas advanced to the semifinals after defeating opponents from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea.
However, he narrowly missed a place in the final after losing to Indonesia’s Fredy Setiawan in a three-game contest. Setiawan won 23-21, 8-21, 21-15, leaving Suhas with the bronze medal.
Who Is IAS Suhas LY?
Suhas LY is a 2007-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Born on July 2, 1983, in Hassan, Karnataka, he completed his engineering degree in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, before clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
During his administrative career, he has served as District Magistrate of several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Gautam Buddha Nagar, Prayagraj, Azamgarh and Jaunpur.
He has also held senior responsibilities in the state government.
Notable Sporting Achievements
Suhas has established himself as one of India’s leading para-badminton players in the SL4 category. His major achievements include silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou and gold at the 2024 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships.
He received the Arjuna Award in 2021 in recognition of his contribution to Indian sport. His latest medal further strengthens his record on the international stage.
Suhas’s journey stands out for his ability to balance public administration with elite-level sporting commitments. His achievements continue to bring recognition to India in international para-badminton while demonstrating his dedication to both public service and sport.
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