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Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 June 1998

Age25

BirthplacePalakkad, Kerala

ProfessionTrack and Field Athlete (Sprinter)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi Biography

Indian 400m specialist Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi emerged from Palakkad, Kerala, to become a key member of India’s 4x400m relay squads, winning national, (

Early life and background

Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi was born on 1 June 1998 in Palakkad, Kerala. Raised in the state he still lists as his hometown, Ajmal attended Mar Athanasius College of Engineering in Kothamangalam. As a youngster he played football, reaching under-19 state-level competition in Kerala, before a coach suggested he try sprinting. That switch set the path for a career on the track.

Career

Ajmal made his international debut in 2019 at the Summer Universiade in Naples, where he ran the 200 metres and advanced to the semifinals. He also ran as part of India’s 4x100m relay team at that event. Early international appearances preceded a steady rise through national competitions and relay squads.

On the domestic circuit Ajmal recorded several notable victories. He won gold at the National Services Championships and at the National Federation Cup in 2021. He also took gold at the Indian Grand Prix in 2022. His first competitive 400m at the National Services Championships in Bhubaneswar produced a gold medal and a time of 46.91 seconds.

Ajmal’s relay performances have been central to his profile. He was part of India’s 4x400m and mixed relay teams that became national champions in 2022. Later that year he ran in the 4x400m at the World Championships in Eugene and helped India to a 4x400m outing at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where the quartet finished sixth.

In 2023 Ajmal continued to compete at a high level. At the Asian Championships in Bangkok he finished fourth in the individual 400m with a time of 45.36 seconds and earned a silver medal with his teammates in the 4x400m relay. That same year he was a member of India’s 4x400m relay team at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The quartet clocked 2:59.92 in the heats to become the first Indian team to qualify for the World Championships final in that event. In the final India placed fifth.

Across his career Ajmal has been coached by Nanda Kumar. He has registered top-eight finishes at major global competitions including the World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships. He also received recognition from the Sports Authority of India in 2022 for hard work and integrity.

Public profile

Physically, Ajmal stands 1.71 metres (5 feet 7 inches) tall and weighs around 68 kilograms. His listed body measurements include a 40-inch chest, 30-inch waist and 13-inch biceps. He has black hair and black eyes.

Ajmal is known for a straightforward competitive mindset, summed up in a motto he has shared: "Hear the bang and just run." He trains regularly in the gym and uses cycling as a cross-training activity. In interviews he has spoken about his ambition to challenge the national 400m record set by a compatriot and about how the 400m offers a clearer route to international competition within India compared with the highly competitive 100m.

Latest updates

In 2023 Ajmal’s relay performances were career milestones. His team’s sub-three-minute run in Budapest not only advanced India to the World Championships final but also resulted in a top-five finish. That year’s Asian Championships also saw him move close to the national record mark in the individual 400m with a 45.36 performance.

Personal life

Ajmal is unmarried. He follows a non-vegetarian diet. His public social presence includes an Instagram account under his name.

Outlook

Still in his mid-20s, Ajmal has transitioned from a footballing background to become one of India’s prominent 400m runners and relay specialists. With international finals and continental medals already to his name, he continues to target improvements in his individual 400m time and to be a core member of India’s relay prospects.
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Recent Work

World Athletics Championships 2023 – 4x400m Relay

Part of the Indian quartet that ran 2:59.92 in the heats, qualified for the final and finished fifth in Budapest.

2023
Asian Athletics Championships 2023 – 400m & 4x400m Relay

Finished fourth in the individual 400m (45.36) and won silver with the 4x400m relay team.

2023
Commonwealth Games 2022 – 4x400m Relay

Ran in India’s 4x400m relay team which finished sixth in Birmingham.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Gold medal at National Services Championships (400m)
  2. Gold medal at National Federation Cup (2021)
  3. Gold medal at Indian Grand Prix (2022)
  4. Silver medal in 4x400m relay at Asian Championships (2023)
  5. Part of the first Indian 4x400m relay team to reach the World Championships final (2023)
  6. Top-8 finishes at World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi born?

1 June 1998

What is Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi known for?

Track and Field Athlete (Sprinter)

What is Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi’s marital status?

Unmarried