Paralympics 2024: IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj won the silver medal, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised him a lot
Kiren Rijiju Congratulates Suhas Yathiraj For Winning Silver Medal:
Suhas Yathiraj has made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 by securing the silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 badminton category. Here’s a look at his remarkable achievement and background:
- Historic Silver Medal: Suhas Yathiraj achieved a silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 category, highlighting his exceptional skills and determination in para badminton.
- Union Minister’s Praise: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju congratulated Suhas on X, praising his passion and dedication. Rijiju wrote, “Won silver, but passion like a gold medalist. Many congratulations to Suhas Yathiraj for his silver medal in Men’s Singles SL4. Your excellence inspires us all.”
- IAS Officer: Suhas is not only a top para badminton player but also a distinguished IAS officer from the 2007 batch. He has served as the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar and Prayagraj.
- Educational Background: He completed his Computer Engineering studies at the National Institute of Technology and is notable for being the only IAS officer to win a Paralympics medal.
- Late Start, Rapid Success: Though Suhas began his badminton career relatively late, he quickly rose to become one of the world’s top para badminton players, currently holding the No. 1 rank in the Men’s Singles SL4 category.
Silver it is, with a golden spirit!
Congratulations to @suhas_ly for winning the SILVER medal in Men’s Single SL4 Badminton at #Paralympics2024,
Your dedication & relentless pursuit of excellence inspire us all to rise above our challenges.
Proud of you, Champion!… pic.twitter.com/f4mhblSCNq— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 2, 2024
Achievements Galore:
- Paralympics Medals: Suhas has now become a two-time Paralympics medalist.
- Asian Para Games Success: He won gold in the 2022 Asian Para Games and bronze in the 2018 edition.
- World Championship Gold: Recently, Suhas clinched a gold medal at the 2024 World Championship.
- Asian Para Badminton Championship: He also earned a gold medal in the 2016 Championship.
Suhas Yathiraj’s continued excellence in para badminton and his remarkable achievements both on and off the court make him a standout figure in the world of sports and administration.
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