Abhishek Verma (sport shooter)

Abhishek Verma
Verma at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Personal information
Nationality Indian
Born (1989-08-01) 1 August 1989
Panipat, Haryana, India
Education• L.L.B.
• B. Tech. (Computer Science)
Alma mater• O. P. Jindal Global University
• Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Parents
  • Justice Ashok Kumar Verma (father)
  • Kusum Verma (mother)
Sport
SportShooting
Event10 m air pistol
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1
Medal record
Men's 10 m air pistol shooting
Representing  India
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2018 Changwon Team
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2019 Beijing Individual
Gold medal – first place 2019 Rio de Janeiro Individual
Gold medal – first place 2021 New Delhi Team
Silver medal – second place 2019 Rio de Janeiro Mixed Team
Bronze medal – third place 2021 New Delhi Individual
Bronze medal – third place 2021 New Delhi Mixed Team
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Palembang Individual
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Doha Mixed Team
Gold medal – first place 2019 Taoyuan Team
Silver medal – second place 2019 Taoyuan Individual
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Doha Team

Abhishek Verma (born 1 August 1989) is an Indian sport shooter who specializes in the 10 m air pistol event.[1] Verma has represented India at all major international shooting events, including the World Championships, World Cup, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In recognition of his achievements, he was honored with the Arjuna Award– India’s second-highest sporting distinction, in 2021.

References

  1. ^ "ISSF - International Shooting Sport Federation". www.issf-sports.org. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
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