Noida DM scripts history, wins silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Noida DM scripts history, wins silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics

Live Mint  

Noida DM and shuttler Suhas L Yathiraj today scripted history by becoming the first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics. The 2007-batch IAS officer with a leg impairment, won the silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics today after losing the final match against France's Lucas Mazur in the badminton Men's Singles SL4 event. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Suhas had lost to Mazur, who has won three gold medals in European Championships as well, in the qualifying group A match but the Indian made a tremendous effort in the final to challenge his world No. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} More international recognition was awaiting him as he went on to win medals at BWF Turkish championship in 2017 and 2019 besides the latest, a gold, in Brazil in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic started ravaging India and world.

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BAI announces cash rewards for Paralympics badminton medallists
3 months ago

BAI announces cash rewards for Paralympics badminton medallists

Hindustan Times  

Badminton Association of India president and Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medallists for their outstanding efforts that scripted history with a combined reward of INR 50 lakh. India won five medals in badminton - one gold, two silver, and two bronze - their most in the history of the …

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

Nitesh Kumar clinches gold at Paralympics amidst Pramod Bhagat's absence
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitesh Kumar clinches gold at Paralympics amidst Pramod Bhagat's absence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India's gold medal winner in badminton men's singles, Nitesh Kumar, said on Wednesday that the absence of Pramod Bhagat gave him "extra responsibility" to win the title at the Paralympics. "I thought of taking one game at a time, going out there as world No 1, first seed, it was a responsibility for me to win the title, …

Didn’t want to lose after coming this far: Nitesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Didn’t want to lose after coming this far: Nitesh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Nitesh Kumar’s life took an unexpected turn after a train accident in 2009 led to amputation of his left leg. Nitesh Kumar celebrates after winning gold against Daniel Bethell of Britain in badminton SL3 class at the Paris Paralympics. The final against England’s Daniel Bethell went down the wire and Nitesh clinched the thriller 21-14, 18-21, 23-21, converting …

Suhas Yathiraj creates history for India in Paralympics 2024, wins Silver in men's singles SL4 event
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Suhas Yathiraj creates history for India in Paralympics 2024, wins Silver in men's singles SL4 event

India TV News  

Indian star shuttler Suhas Yathiraj created history as he won a silver medal at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. "A spectacular accomplishment as Suhas Yathiraj wins the prestigious Silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 Badminton event at the #Paralympics2024! Thulasimathi clinched a silver in the women's singles SU5 category, while Manisha took a bronze in the same event. Manish …

Nitesh Kumar reaches men's singles SL3 final in Paris Paralympics badminton, secures maiden medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitesh Kumar reaches men's singles SL3 final in Paris Paralympics badminton, secures maiden medal

Hindustan Times  

Top-seeded Indian para shuttler Nitesh Kumar secured a maiden medal in men's singles SL3 category after reaching the finals with a commanding straight-game win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in their last four clash at the Paris Paralympics here on Sunday. India's para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar The 29-year-old, who overcame permanent leg damage from a 2009 accident, showed his dominance with a …

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: A tricky draw, especially in the mixed doubles SL3-SL5 category, caught India by surprise as soon as the 13-member team of shuttlers landed in Paris for the Paralympics on Sunday. As per the draw, the Indian pair of Nitesh Kumar and Thulsimathi Murugesan will be facing compatriots Suhas and Palak Kohli in the first-round match of the group stage …

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: A tricky draw, especially in the mixed doubles SL3-SL5 category, caught India by surprise as soon as the 13-member team of shuttlers landed in Paris for the Paralympics on Sunday. As per the draw, the Indian pair of Nitesh Kumar and Thulsimathi Murugesan will be facing compatriots Suhas and Palak Kohli in the first-round match of the group stage …

IAS Suhas Lalinakere backs Indian badminton players to win medals at Paris Olympics 2024 | Exclusive
4 months, 4 weeks ago

IAS Suhas Lalinakere backs Indian badminton players to win medals at Paris Olympics 2024 | Exclusive

India TV News  

A total of 112 Indian athletes are set to compete in 69 different medal events at the Paris Olympics 2024. A glittering opening ceremony is set to take place today at Seine River and the Games will officially get underway from July 27 as India is aiming its best medal haul this time around. He feels India's men's doubles players …

From PM Narendra Modi to Sachin Tendulkar; heartfelt messages pour for Neeraj Chopra
2 years, 5 months ago

From PM Narendra Modi to Sachin Tendulkar; heartfelt messages pour for Neeraj Chopra

India TV News  

Entire country rejoiced Neeraj Chopra's historic silver medal victory at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday. Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on winning a historic Silver medal at the World Championships. Heartiest congratulations on a historic sporting accomplishment and winning silver medal in men's javelin throw at World Athletics Championships. Anju Bobby George who was the first Indian athlete to win …

He Did the Impossible, Says Wife of Paralympics Silver Medallist and Noida DM Suhas LY
3 years, 3 months ago

He Did the Impossible, Says Wife of Paralympics Silver Medallist and Noida DM Suhas LY

News 18  

From getting up at 2 AM to give a wake-up call to her husband in Tokyo to receiving congratulatory messages from the world over, Ritu Suhas says these will be memories for a lifetime for her. Congratulatory phone calls and messages including those from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath poured in after the victory. …

Tokyo Paralympics: Never been so happy and disappointed at the same time in my life, says Suhas
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Never been so happy and disappointed at the same time in my life, says Suhas

The Hindu  

Indian shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj was left with mixed feelings on Sunday after he ended his Paralympic campaign with a silver medal, saying he has never felt so happy and disappointed at the same time in his life. The 38-year-old Noida District Magistrate produced an entertaining performance before narrowly going down 21-15 17-21 15-21 to two-time world champion Lucas Mazur of …

"Olympics or Paralympic, medal is a huge thing": Krishna Nagar on winning Gold
3 years, 3 months ago

"Olympics or Paralympic, medal is a huge thing": Krishna Nagar on winning Gold

The Hindu  

Indian badminton player Krishna Nagar on Sunday said Sunday's gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was nothing short of a blessing as he was over the moon for just being able to compete in the Games. Nagar defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17 16-21 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final to claim the second gold medal …

'Happy & Disappointed': Noida DM Yathiraj After Winning Silver at Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

'Happy & Disappointed': Noida DM Yathiraj After Winning Silver at Paralympics

The Quint  

He played aggressively and at a great pace to unsettle the seasoned French star. Yathiraj controlled the pace in the first game and took an early lead in the second too. However, he could not close the match as the French player slowed down the pace and used his superb netplay to overcome the challenge posed by his Indian opponent. …

Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi, others congratulate Noida DM for clinching historic silver
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi, others congratulate Noida DM for clinching historic silver

Live Mint  

Noida District Magistrate and para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj today createdhistory after winning the silver medal in the Tokyo Paralympics and going down fighting in the final of the men's singles SL4 event against France's Lucas Mazur. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Yathiraj, who is the district magistrate of GautamBuddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, ended his campaign with the historic silver after going …

Krishna Nagar wins gold in badminton singles SH6 at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Krishna Nagar wins gold in badminton singles SH6 at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

Krishna Nagar won India's second gold medal in badminton at the Tokyo Paralympics after beating Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles final of the SH6 event. Earlier on Sunday, Krishna's compatriot, Suhas Yathiraj won the silver medal after losing to Lucas Mazur of France in the badminton men's singles SL4 gold medal match. On …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Suhas Yathiraj clinches silver medal in badminton SL4 class
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Suhas Yathiraj clinches silver medal in badminton SL4 class

Firstpost  

The unseeded Suhas had lost to Mazur, who has won three gold medals in European Championships as well, in the qualifying group A match but the Indian made a tremendous effort in the final to challenge his World No 1 rival. Tokyo: India’s Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj ended his campaign with a historic silver after going down fighting against top seed …

Tokyo Paralympics | Suhas claims silver in badminton
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Suhas claims silver in badminton

The Hindu  

India’s Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj ended his campaign with a historic silver after going down fighting against top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the men’s singles SL4 class final at the Tokyo Paralympics here on September 5. The 38-year-old Noida district magistrate, who has an impairment in one of his ankles, produced an entertaining performance before narrowly going down 21-15 …

Para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj scripts history; becomes 1st IAS officer to win Paralympics silver medal
3 years, 3 months ago

Para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj scripts history; becomes 1st IAS officer to win Paralympics silver medal

India TV News  

India's Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj ended his campaign with a historic silver after going down fighting against top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the men's singles SL4 class final at the Tokyo Paralympics here on Sunday. The district magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar thus also became the first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics. In SL4 bronze …

Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton singles SL4 at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton singles SL4 at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

Suhas Yathiraj won the silver medal after losing to Lucas Mazur of France in the badminton men's singles SL4 gold medal match at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday. Later, Krishna Nagar won India's second gold medal after beating Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles final of the SH6 event. On Saturday, Pramod Bhagat won …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020, September 5 Highlights: Krishna Nagar wins gold, Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020, September 5 Highlights: Krishna Nagar wins gold, Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton

The Hindu  

Thanks for joining in. A give and take of points helps Nagar take an one point lead 9-8 over Chu. Consecutive points for Nagar gives him a two point lead over Chu 19-17. Men's singles SL4 Gold Medal Match- Suhas Yathiraj vs Lucas Mazur Suhas Yathiraj loses to Lucas Mazur 21-15, 17-21, 15-21 Game 3- The unseeded Indian takes three …

Tokyo Paralympics: IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton, Tarun loses bronze medal match
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton, Tarun loses bronze medal match

India Today  

Suhas Yathiraj has scripted history by becoming the first Indian Administrative Service officer to win a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. Meanwhile, India's Tarun, who had tested Mazur in the semi-final, lost his bronze medal match to Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in straight games. 3 in the SL4 category, had beaten Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in straight games in the semi-final to …

History beckons IAS officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

History beckons IAS officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj at Tokyo Paralympics

India TV News  

History beckons Indian Administrative Service officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj when he steps into the court for the badminton finals at the Paralympics in Tokyo on Sunday with a shot at the gold medal. Even if he loses and wins a silver, the 38-year-old district magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar will have scripted history as the first-ever IAS officer to win …

Top news of the day: India’s gold rush continues at Tokyo Paralympics; at least 17 killed in gunfire in Kabul as Taliban celebrate fall of Panjshir, and more
3 years, 3 months ago

Top news of the day: India’s gold rush continues at Tokyo Paralympics; at least 17 killed in gunfire in Kabul as Taliban celebrate fall of Panjshir, and more

The Hindu  

Tokyo Paralympics | Pramod Bhagat wins historic badminton gold Manoj Sarkar bagged the bronze, defeating Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in the third place play-off. Tokyo Paralympics | Shooter Manish Narwal clinches India’s 3rd gold The 19-year-old Narwal shot a total of 218.2, a Paralympic record, to claim the gold while while compatriot Singhraj Adana added a silver to his kitty with …

Tokyo Paralympics | History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj

The Hindu  

History beckons Indian Administrative Service officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj when he steps into the court for the badminton finals at the Paralympics in Tokyo on Sunday with a shot at the gold medal. Even if he loses and wins a silver, the 38-year-old District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar will have scripted history as the first-ever IAS officer to win …

Noida DM to play for gold medal at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Noida DM to play for gold medal at Tokyo Paralympics

Live Mint  

Indian shuttler Suhas Yathiraj today enter the final of the men's singles class SL4 badminton event in Tokyo Paralympics. On court, he has won gold medals at 2017 BWF Turkish Para badminton championship in men's singles and men's doubles, besides claiming the yellow metal in 2016 Asia championships. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Meanwhile, Indian shuttler Pramod Bhagat also stormed into the men's …

Noida DM to play for gold medal at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Noida DM to play for gold medal at Tokyo Paralympics

Live Mint  

Indian shuttler Suhas Yathiraj today enter the final of the men's singles class SL4 badminton event in Tokyo Paralympics. On court, he has won gold medals at 2017 BWF Turkish Para badminton championship in men's singles and men's doubles, besides claiming the yellow metal in 2016 Asia championships. Meanwhile, Indian shuttler Pramod Bhagat also stormed into the men's singles final …

Tokyo Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj storms into gold medal match, Tarun to play for bronze in SL4 badminton
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj storms into gold medal match, Tarun to play for bronze in SL4 badminton

India Today  

Indian badminton stars are making merry at the Tokyo Paralympics. After Pramod Bhagat made the gold medal match of men's singles SL3 category, Suhas Yathraj, an IAS officer, reached the gold medal match of men's singles SL4 final on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tarun Dhillon lost a hard-fought SL4 semi-final to top seed Lucas Mazur of France and he will now play …

Shuttlers Kohli-Parmar lose at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Shuttlers Kohli-Parmar lose at Tokyo Paralympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Indian shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj and Tarun Dhillon made impressive starts to their campaign in men's singles SL4 class on the second day of the badminton competition at the Tokyo Paralympics here on Thursday. However, there was disappointment in store yet again for 19-year-old Palak Kohli and her partner Parul Parmar, 48, as the duo went down 7-21 5-21 to …

Noida DM Suhas defeats Germany\'s Niklas Pott in men\'s singles SL4 group stage
3 years, 3 months ago

Noida DM Suhas defeats Germany\'s Niklas Pott in men\'s singles SL4 group stage

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Noida District Magistrate and para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj on Thursday defeated Jan Niklas Pott of Germany 21-9, 21-3 in men's singles SL4 - Group A match one of the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. Suhas, who has become the first civil servant from the country to represent India in the Tokyo Paralympics, dominated the proceedings and completed the match in …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavinaben Patel wins silver to open India's medal tally
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavinaben Patel wins silver to open India's medal tally

The Hindu  

India's Bhavinaben Patel won the silver medal in the Women's Singles Class 4 TT event, losing the Gold medal match 3-0 to China's Zhou Ying. "I am very happy on one side and on one side I was very nervous, so that's why I wasn't able to give my hundred per cent in the match. FOLLOW: The loss, notwithstanding, however, …

Noida DM Suhas L Yathiraj To Represent India At The Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Noida DM Suhas L Yathiraj To Represent India At The Tokyo Paralympics

ABP News  

Tokyo Paralympic: The Paralympics begin in Tokyo on August 24. is an outstanding player: Speaking of 2007 batch IAS Suhas L.Y., he ranks second in the world in para-badminton singles player rankings. has won many accolades and medals: Suhas won a bronze medal in the Asian Para Games held in 2018 and was a runner up in 2017 Japan Open …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold as India's campaign ends with best-ever Olympic medal haul
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold as India's campaign ends with best-ever Olympic medal haul

Firstpost  

With the addition of Chopra’s gold on the last day of their competitive schedule, India signed off with seven medals in all, including two silver and four bronze, the last of which was delivered by superstar wrestler Bajrang Punia on the day. Tokyo: They called it the Olympics like no other and India would agree as debutant javelin thrower Neeraj …

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold

News 18  

History has been made. Neeraj Chopra has become the first ever Indian to win an Olympic gold in the track and field events at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Games. Neeraj, with a best throw of 87.58 in the men’s javelin throw final on Saturday to finish at the top and thus became the second ever athlete from his country after …

Tokyo Paralympics: India to send 7-member Para Badminton team; Noida DM Suhas LY, Sarkar get bipartite quotas
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: India to send 7-member Para Badminton team; Noida DM Suhas LY, Sarkar get bipartite quotas

India Today  

As Para-Badminton is set to make its debut at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo next month, India will send a strong seven-member squad after the Badminton World Federation on Friday granted two bipartite quotas to the country. Para shuttlers Suhas L. Yathiraj has been granted the quota in men’s singles SL4 while Manoj Sarkar has made the cut in men’s …

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