Lucknow, Oct 22 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday congratulated IAS officer and para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj on winning a bronze medal and Suvarna Raj on clinching gold in the discus throw at the Asian Para Games 2026.
According to a state government statement, Adityanath praised both athletes for their achievements and wished them a bright future.
Yathiraj, who is the secretary of the Uttar Pradesh sports department, won bronze in the men’s singles SL4 para-badminton event.
Congratulating him, the chief minister said the medal reflected his hard work and determination. Adityanath said Yathiraj’s achievement was an inspiration for others to realise their dreams through perseverance and tireless effort.
Raj won gold in the women’s F54 discus throw event.
The chief minister said her achievement had brought honour to the country and was the result of relentless hard work and unwavering determination.
Her success would inspire countless young girls to pursue their dreams, he said.
(PTI News)
