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Asian Para Games bronze leaves Suhas Yathiraj hungry for gold amid IAS duties and badminton

Suhas Yathiraj was disappointed with his bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Having beaten Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in their group match just days earlier, the Indian shuttler had hoped to reach the final and fight for gold.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:57 AM
Asian Para Games bronze leaves Suhas Yathiraj hungry for gold amid IAS duties and badminton
Key Things to Know
  • Suhas Yathiraj expressed disappointment after winning bronze instead of gold at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
  • He lost the men's singles SL4 semifinal against Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan with a 23-21, 8-21, 15-21 scoreline.
  • The 43-year-old two-time Paralympic silver medalist aims to contend for gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indian shuttler and IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj expressed disappointment after winning bronze at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Yathiraj was defeated in the men's singles SL4 semifinal by Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan with a score of 23-21, 8-21, 15-21, despite having beaten him earlier in group play.

The 43-year-old two-time Paralympic silver medalist remains focused on targeting gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. Yathiraj outlined the rigorous discipline required to balance full-time administrative duties as an IAS officer with elite badminton training and strict dietary habits.

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