Suhas Yathiraj Age
As of 2024, he is 41 years old.
Suhas Yathiraj Date of Birth
Suhas was born on 2 July 1983.
Suhas Yathiraj Place of Birth
Hassan, Karnataka
Suhas Yathiraj Height
He is 5 feet 9 inches (1.72 m) tall.
Suhas Yathiraj Education
His early schooling took place in Dudda, near Hassan, Karnataka, and he completed most of his secondary education at DVS Independent College in Shivamogga, Karnataka. Suhas graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering from NIT, Surathkal. After finishing his engineering degree, he prepared for the civil services examination, and got selected as an IAS officer.
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Suhas Yathiraj disability
He has a congenital impairment in his left leg.
Suhas Yathiraj IAS Rank
Suhas Yathiraj is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. He secured 382nd rank in the UPSC Civil Service Examination, in 2007.
Suhas Yathiraj Wife
He is married to another IAS, Ritu Suhas. She is a PCS officer currently serving as Additional District Magistrate in Ghaziabad. Ritu was crowned Mrs. India in 2019.
Suhas Yathiraj Family
His parent is Yathiraj L K (Late ) and Jayashree C S. He has 2 children with his wife Ritu.
Suhas Yathiraj net worth & Income
While the exact details are not widely known, Suhas’s income comes from his government salary, various awards, and sponsorships related to his sports career.
Suhas Yathiraj current posting
Since February 2023, he has been serving as the Secretary & Director General of Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal, a department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Suhas Yathiraj IAS Biodata
| Joint Magistrate, Azamgarh |
| Chief Development Officer, Mathura |
| District Magistrate, Maharjganj |
| District Magistrate, Hathras |
| District Magistrate, Sonbhadra |
| District Magistrate, Jaunpur |
| District Magistrate, Azamgarh |
| District Magistrate, Prayagraj |
| District Magistrate, Gautam Budhha Nagar |
| Secretary & Director General of Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal |
Suhas Yathiraj Paralympics
Suhas Yathiraj has become the only Indian para-badminton player to win two back-to-back Silver medals at the Paralympics.
Suhas Yathiraj Awards
Yathiraj is the only IAS officer to have received the Arjuna Award. He has also won awards like:
- Yash Bharti, highest civilian honor of UP (2016)
- Best Para Sportsperson by Uttar Pradesh government (2016)
Suhas Yathiraj Medals
| Event | Medal won |
| Asian Championship, Beijing | Gold |
| Asian Para Games, Jakarta | Bronze |
| Paralympic Games, Tokyo | Silver |
| Asian Para Games, Hangzhou | Gold |
| World Championship, Pattaya | Gold |
| Paralympic Games, Paris | Silver |
Who is the first IAS officer to win a Paralympic medal?
Suhas Yathiraj
Where is Suhas Yathiraj from?
Hassan district of South Karnataka
Who is the number 1 para shuttler in the world?
Suhas Yathiraj
Can an IAS officer play sports?
Yes and some of them like Suhas Yathiraj and Tejas Krishna Prasad have done it successfully. Their training involves a lot of sports and activities.