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Abhishek Verma (Archer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth26 June 1989

Age35 Years

BirthplaceNew Delhi

ProfessionArcher; Assistant Commissioner at the Income Tax Department

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSonali Verma

FamilyTwo sons: Shaurya Verma and Atharv Verma; father Surender Verma; brother Abhineet Verma

Abhishek Verma (Archer) Biography

Abhishek Verma is an Indian compound archer from New Delhi who has represented India at multiple international championships since his debut at the 2014 In

Early life and background

Abhishek Verma was born on 26 June 1989 in New Delhi and grew up in Model Town. He attended the government school in Model Town before going on to study at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. Verma began practising archery in 2002 after a school physical training teacher suggested the sport. Prior to focusing on archery he had played lawn tennis, but that option ended when his family could not afford the equipment.

He joined the Sports Authority of India in 2006, which helped him take part in national competitions and develop as a competitive archer. Verma later balanced his sporting career with a professional role in the Income Tax Department, where he serves as an Assistant Commissioner.

Career

Verma made his international debut at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. At that event he was part of the Indian men’s compound team that won the gold medal, and he also finished with an individual silver. Over the following years he became a regular on the international circuit, earning medals at Asian Games, Asian Archery Championships, Archery World Cups and World Archery Championships.

At the Asian Archery Championships and other continental events Verma has collected multiple golds in individual, team and mixed team categories, including a standout performance in Taipei in 2013 where he won individual, mixed team and team titles. At World Cup stages he has reached podiums across several years, with highlights that include golds in individual and team events at venues such as Wroclaw, Shanghai, Paris and Gwangju, and multiple bronze and silver medals at other stops. He was part of India’s medal-winning team at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, taking gold in the men’s team event and silver in the individual event.

At the World Archery Championships he contributed to India’s mixed team success with podium finishes, and at national level he has been a top performer at Senior National Championships and the National Games, including multiple medals in 2022 and a strong showing in 2023.

Verma’s training regimen is disciplined and intensive: he has described daily schedules that include early-morning exercise, multiple practice sessions and gym workouts, totaling many hours of practice each day. His coach is Lokesh Chand.

Awards and recognition

Verma’s achievements in archery were recognised early in his international career. He received the Arjuna Award in 2014 and the Rajiv Gandhi State Award for outstanding excellence in sports in 2017. He has also been felicitated by senior officials within India’s tax administration in recognition of his sporting successes.

Personal life

Verma is married to Sonali Verma; the couple wed on 14 July 2016 and have two sons, Shaurya and Atharv. His father is Surender Verma and he has a brother, Abhineet Verma. Verma identifies with Hinduism and belongs to the Jat community.

Public profile

Nicknamed "Smiley boy" in media coverage, Verma is known for both his competitive temperament and off-field interests. He enjoys travel and adventurous activities, sketching in his spare time, and has expressed interest in exploring rifle shooting with an aim to compete at the Olympic level, noting that the compound discipline is not part of the Olympic programme. In 2020 he became a brand ambassador for a clothing label called POSITIVE.

Latest updates

Recent seasons have kept Verma prominent on the international archery circuit. He added medals at the 2021 and 2022 World Cup stages, won multiple national titles in 2022, and continued to collect international podiums through 2023, including individual and team golds at World Cup events and medals at the Asian Games. He has also taken on mentoring roles for younger Indian archers, including guiding emerging talent through training and support.

Physical and other details

Verma stands approximately 1.73 m tall (around 5'8") and is listed at about 80 kg. He has black hair and black eyes. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He trains intensively and has described Sushil Kumar as a sporting role model.
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Recent Work

Archery World Cup (Paris)

Gold in compound mixed team event with Jyothi Surekha Vennam (2022)

2022
Asian Games (Hangzhou)

Gold in compound men’s team event and silver in individual event (2022)

2022
Senior National Archery Championship

Two gold and a silver in individual, team and mixed team categories (2022)

2022
National Games (Gujarat)

Gold in compound men’s team event (2022)

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Gold and silver medals at the 2014 Asian Games (team gold, individual silver)
  2. Arjuna Award recipient (2014)
  3. Multiple gold medals at Asian Archery Championships and Archery World Cup stages
  4. Gold and silver medals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou
  5. Consistent national champion with multiple medals at Senior National Championships and National Games
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abhishek Verma (Archer) born?

26 June 1989

What is Abhishek Verma (Archer) known for?

Archer; Assistant Commissioner at the Income Tax Department

What is Abhishek Verma (Archer)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Abhishek Verma (Archer) married to?

Sonali Verma