Abhishek Verma (sport shooter)

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Abhishek Verma
Abhishek Verma - 2020 Summer Olympic Games, 10m air pistol (51352602359) (cropped).jpg
Verma at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Personal information
NationalityFlag of India.svg  Indian
Born (1989-08-01) 1 August 1989 (age 36)
Panipat, Haryana, India
EducationL.L.B.
B. Tech. (Computer Science)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Parents
  • Justice Ashok Kumar Verma (father)
  • Kusum Verma (mother)
Sport
Sport Shooting
Event 10 m air pistol
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1
Medal record
Men's 10 m air pistol shooting Shooting pictogram.svg
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Changwon Team
World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Beijing Individual
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Rio de Janeiro Individual
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 New Delhi Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Rio de Janeiro Mixed Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 New Delhi Individual
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 New Delhi Mixed Team
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Palembang Individual
Asian Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Doha Mixed Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Taoyuan Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Taoyuan Individual
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 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.