Abhishek Verma Biography: What started as a hobby, the sport of shooting has now turned into a profession for the lawyer-turned shooter, Abhishek Verma. Having started playing the sport as late as 25, Abhishek tasted success in a very short span of time. One of the prominent members of shooting squadron in India, Abhishek won a bronze medal in Men’s 10-metre air pistol in 2018. Abhishek made headlines when he won the Gold medal in Men’s 10m air pistol in 2019 Beijing World Cup.
Abhishek Verma Early Life
At a time when the prominent shooters of India were practicing to hit the bull’s eye, Abhishek had devoted himself to law books. Growing up, he had no idea that he would become of the most successful shooters in India.
Abhishek holds a bachelor’s degree in technology and was pursuing a degree in Law when he first came to know about Shooting in 2015. Initially, the Indian shooter started playing the sport as a hobby but later he took it professionally and the rest is history.
“I picked up shooting as a hobby about three years ago (in 2015) when my father was posted in Hisar. I used to go to a gym there and got to know that there was a shooting range nearby. That’s where I first picked up a gun.” he was quoted as saying to Times of India.
Abhishek Verma Professional Life
Abhishek for the first time participated in the All India University games and a fifth place in the even saw him participating in the Shooting Nationals in 2015. The Indian shooter, in fact, took part both 2015 and 2016 Shooting Nationals but ended up with unsatisfactory results.
He won the first medal in the Kerala Shooting Nationals which saw him rising to from 75th position to 12th.
Consistent performances in the trials helped him rise in the rankings and thereby participate in his first ISSF World Cup, held in Munich, Germany.
The year 2018 saw him rise through the ranks as he bagged a silver in the 10m air pistol event in the 2018 World Championships, held in Changwon. In the same year, he bagged a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event Asian Games.
Abhishek won his first gold medal in the 2019 World Cup, held in Bejing. He clinched the title in 10m air pistol event.
He has recently made headlines, bagging a gold medal 10m air pistol event at the ongoing 2019 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro.
Abhishek has been training under his personal coach Omender Singh since the time he earned an India call-up in 2018. He has moved from hometown Palwar in Haryana to Gurgaon for his training. He is currently preparing to earn a Gold for his nation in the upcoming Olympics, scheduled to be held from 24th July to 9th August.
Abhishek Verma Personal Life
Abhishek Verma was born to Sh. AK Verma and Smt. Kusum Verma in Haryana. He has one sibling, Aayush Verma. The Indian professional shooter isn’t currently dating anyone, and has no plans to get married anytime soon.
Abhishek Verma Achievements
- Abhishek has won a silver medal in 10m team air pistol in 2018 Changwon.
- Abhishek Verma also holds a bronze medal in 10m Men’s air pistol in 2018 Jakarta Palembang.
- The Indian shooter also bagged Gold in 10m air pistol in 2019 Beijing World Cup.
- He made heads turn after adding another gold medal to his tally in the 10m air pistol event in the ongoing 2019 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro.
Abhishek Verma Net Worth
Indian shooter Abhishek Verma’s net worth is unknown.
Abhishek Verma Personal Information
Name: Abhishek Verma
Nickname : –
Age : 30
Hometown: Haryana
Date of Birth:1 August, 1989
Ranking : 3 (ISSF)
Physical Measurements
Height- 5’10
Weight- 66kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Abhishek Verma Controversy
Indian professional shooter Abhishek Verma has not been involved in any controversy thus far in his career.
Interesting Facts about Abhishek Verma
- 30-year old Abhishek held the air pistol for the first time in his life when he was just 25 years old.
- He trained the sport of shooting under the coaching of Omendra Singh in Gurgaon’s Eklavya Sports Shooting Academy.
- Abhishek Verma holds a bachelor’s degree in technology.
- Abhishek has won two gold medals in the year 2019, both in 10m air pistol event.
Social Media Handles
Facebook – Abhishek Verma, the Indian shooter does not have a Facebook profile.
Twitter – https://twitter.com/abhishek_70007
Instagram – https://instagram.com/abhishek_70007?igshid=k8yimdkl6950
