Quick Info
| Profession | IAS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Hassan, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj
22/10/2026
Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj won a bronze medal in men's singles SL4 para-badminton at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He lost his semifinal to Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan after taking the second game, then received the bronze medal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly congratulated him on the result.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Winning the silver medal in men's singles SL4 para-badminton at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and Paris 2024 Paralympics, becoming the only Indian para-badminton player to win back-to-back Paralympic medals |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) | ||||
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| Eye Color | Black | ||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | DVS independent college Shivamogga, Karnataka |
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| College/University | N.I.T. Karnataka, India |
| Degree | Bachelors in Engineering in Software |
Personal Life
| School | DVS independent college Shivamogga, Karnataka |
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| College/University | N.I.T. Karnataka, India |
| Address | Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||
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| Wife | Ritu Suhas (PCS officer) | ||||||
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Career
| Civil Services |
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| Men's Para badminton |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The first Indian bureaucrat professional who won the Asian Para-Badminton Championship series. | |
| 2. Received the prestigious Yash Bharti award. | |
| 3. Encouraged parents of Divyaang children to inspire and support them in their future accomplishments. | |
| 4. Became the first Indian IAS officer to secure a medal at the Paralympics. | |
| 5. Won the gold medal at the National Para Badminton Championships in 2018. | |
| 6. Served as District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 7. Recognised as the ‘Best Para Athlete’ by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2016. | |
| 8. Started playing badminton during school sports camp and initially competed with able-bodied players before switching to para badminton in 2007. |
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