National– Suhas Ly, the former District Magistrate of Noida, has once again brought glory to the lotus emblem. It’s worth noting that Suhas Ly, who holds the unique distinction of being the sole IAS officer from India to compete in the Hangzhou Asian Games, etched his name in the annals of history by clinching a gold medal. This remarkable feat was achieved in the SL-4 category final, where he emerged victorious by defeating Mohd of Malaysia. Suhas secured this momentous victory in a grueling three-game match that lasted nearly an hour, with a final scoreline of 16-21, 23-21, 21-17 in his favor.
Who is Suhas LY, Won Gold Medal in Hangzhou Asian Games
Suhas LY, an IAS officer from the 2007 batch in the Uttar Pradesh cadre, hails from Shimoga district in Karnataka. His posting as the District Magistrate in Gautam Buddha Nagar took place in March 2020, coinciding with the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic. Suhas boasts an impressive track record of securing over a dozen medals in numerous international competitions, including a silver medal in the Tokyo Paralympics.
