Suhas Yathiraj Seeks Gold After Asian Para Games Bronze

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Indian para badminton player Suhas Yathiraj was left disappointed by his bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, as it cost him a shot at gold. The 43-year-old has previously taken silver at both the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics. He is balancing his work as an IAS officer with the demands of competing at the professional level. With the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics approaching, he says he is determined to win gold next time.

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