https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Who is IAS Officer Suhas LY Who Won Bronze Medal in Australian Open?

In this competition, Indian players won five gold, six silver and nine bronze medals
Indian Masterminds Stories

Tokyo Paralympics silver medalist Suhas LY, an IAS officer of 2007 batch, won the men’s singles bronze medal in Australian Open. He showed his brilliant performance in the International Para Badminton tournament held in Mandurah, Perth, in Australia.

Mr. Suhas is currently posted in Sports Department of Uttar Pradesh as Secretary. He is India’s first IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics.

In this competition, Indian players won five gold, six silver and nine bronze medals.

Mr. Suhas posted on X, “Happy to share bronze medal 🥉 in Australian open held in Mandurah, Perth . Little disappointed for not having done much better. Thanks for the support and blessings. Jai hind 🙏”

He participated in SL-4 category. He reached till the semi-finals. Suhas LY, who has won medals in many international tournaments including Tokyo Paralympics, will participate in the Para Asian Games in China this month. Another explosive performance is expected from this legendary shuttler.

He defeated South Korea’s star player C. Nadan in straight sets 21-19, 21-15 in the quarter-finals and secured a place in the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, he had to settle for a bronze medal after losing to his own countryman Sukant Kadam 21-7,21-15.

A Computer Engineering graduate from the National Institute of Technology, Suratkal, Karnataka, Mr. Suhas has served as the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar and Aazamgarh in UP. He hails from Karnataka and was born to late Yathiraj L K and Jayashree C S in Hassan, Karnataka.

Apart from being a famous IAS officer, he is also a well-known para badminton player. He has won many medals in international tournaments, including Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021. He won the silver and bronze medal in the last two Para Olympics.

He became National Champion after winning gold medal in Men’s Singles category at second National Para Badminton Championships held at Varanasi in March 2018.

He is the only IAS officer in India to win a Paralympic medal and an Arjuna Award. His ranking is number one in the country. He is the number two player in the world.

He is also preparing for the Para Olympics to be held next year. He aims to win a gold medal for the country in the upcoming Para Olympics.

He has been honored with the Laxman Award by UP government.

He also holds distinctive record for winning many awards while serving in his official capacity. He has been awarded for his performances by Governor of Uttar Pradesh for his duties related to elections, by Revenue Minister and Chairman, Board of Revenue for duties regarding revenue administration.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Renewable Energy
India Must Double Renewable Energy Addition to 50 GW Annually to Hit 2030 Goal, Says S&P Global - Details Inside
THDC-resized
THDC India Commissions Nation’s First Variable Speed Pumped Storage Unit at Tehri, Marks Historic Milestone in Renewable Energy - All Details Mentioned Here
Prakash Punj, Patna Sahib
Beautification Work Completed at Prakash Punj, Patna Sahib: A New Landmark for Sikh Heritage & Tourism
Indian Railways
Indian Railways Strengthens Ticketing System with Digital Overhaul & Anti-BOT Measures - Know More
WCL Western Coalfield
WCL Achieves Record Profit Before Tax of Rs. 4,376 Crore in FY 2024–25, All Details Inside
Bihar vegetables
Historic: Bihar Exports Vegetables to Dubai for the First Time: Minister Prem Kumar Flags Off Consignment
Indian Police Services IPS Officer
3 IPS Officers Transferred in Madhya Pradesh Police Department Reshuffle; Priyanka Shukla Made AIG, Bhopal Police HQ
ICAS Service
Ministry of Finance Notifies New Indian Civil Accounts Service Recruitment Rules, 2025 - Here is All You Need To Know
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Monika Singh
Monika Singh’s Life Beyond the Bureaucracy | Video Interview 
IAS Tushar G Nikhare
Modernising Governance: A Digital Transformation in Gangtok
IMG-20250523-WA0036
Abhishek Singh's SECRET: Vipassana, Anthropology & Smart Answer Writing | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Divyanshu Pal Nagar IFS
5 Years, 5 Mains, 4 Interviews: How Divyanshu Pal Nagar Stumbled in CSE, Triumphed in IFS - A Lesson for Every Aspirant
Divyanshu Pal Nagar’s inspiring five-year UPSC journey shows how perseverance, disciplined self-study,...
ANUBHAV SINGH UPSC IFS 2024
9 Years, 8 Attempts, 7 Failures: How Anubhav Singh Cracked UPSC IFS 2024 with AIR 3 Against All Odds | Exclusive
Anubhav Singh’s inspiring journey to UPSC IFS Rank 3 showcases relentless perseverance, strategic preparation,...
Jogender Sihag
“I Cleared UPSC, But My Grandfather isn’t Here to Hear it,” Jogender Sihag, AIR 521, UPSC CSE 2024
"Life is short; make the most of it, whether in civil service or any other field. Just have a clear vision...
Social Media
Tiger jump Sundarban
Stunning Viral Video Shows Royal Bengal Tiger Making Spectacular 30-Foot Leap Across River in Sunderbans - See It Here
Retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda shared the clip online, which quickly went...
shubham kumar ias marriage
IAS Topper Weds BPSC Topper: Shubham Kumar Marries IRS Officer Priyangi Mehta in Patna; Wedding Video Goes Viral
Topper Couple Alert: Shubham Kumar, Priyangi Mehta’s Wedding Grabs Spotlight in Bihar
parveen kaswan elephant
Elephant Outsmarts Electric Fence! IFS Parveen Kaswan Shares Incredible Video!
In the now-viral 51-second clip, the intelligent giant approaches a wooden pole supporting high-voltage...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Renewable Energy
India Must Double Renewable Energy Addition to 50 GW Annually to Hit 2030 Goal, Says S&P Global - Details Inside
THDC-resized
THDC India Commissions Nation’s First Variable Speed Pumped Storage Unit at Tehri, Marks Historic Milestone in Renewable Energy - All Details Mentioned Here
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Monika Singh
IAS Tushar G Nikhare
IMG-20250523-WA0036
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT