Ayush Verma

Para-Athlete

Indian Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India Cancer

Quick Info

ProfessionPara-Athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/07/1991
Age35 years
BirthplaceMeerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Ayush Verma

21/10/2026

Ayush Verma won the gold medal in the men's shot put F53 event at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a best throw of 8.16 metres on his fifth attempt. The win lifted India's gold tally to 10 and its overall medal count to 38 at the Games. It was his second medal of the event after the javelin bronze.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAyush Kumar Verma
NicknameRaja
Known ForWinning gold medal in the men's shot put throw at the Asian Para Games, October 2026, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

Physical Stats & More

Height (approx.)6' (183 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Disability ClassF53 (significant movement limitations in trunk and legs)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityD.N. Degree College, Meerut
QualificationBachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics (2009-2012)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Coach/MentorRobin Kumar
Mentor who introduced him to para-sportsAnmol Vashisht

Family

FatherAnil Kumar Verma (Tailor)
MotherSeema Verma (Homemaker)
BrotherVijay Verma

Career

Early CareerWorked at Samsung in Noida before becoming a para-athlete
Injury and Recovery
  • In 2014, at around 24 years old, was injured in an accident when a carrier from a vehicle fell on him while he was riding a motorcycle
  • Suffered serious head and spinal injuries and needed surgery, including a plate in his arm and a rod in his leg
  • Remained bedridden for around six years
Para-Sports Journey
  • In 2019, was introduced to para-sports by para-athlete Anmol Vashisht
  • In 2020, began competing in para-athletics championships under coach Robin Kumar, focusing on shot put in the F53 category
  • Also developed skills in javelin and discus throw
Major Achievements
  • 2025: Won gold medal at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, New Delhi
  • March 2026: Won gold medal in shot put at the 24th National Para Athletics Championship, Bhubaneswar, in the F53 category
  • 20 October 2026: Won bronze medal in men's javelin throw (F53/54) at the Asian Para Games, Japan, with a personal best of 17.88 metres
  • 21 October 2026: Won gold medal in men's F53 shot put at the Asian Para Games, Japan, with a winning throw of 8.16 metres on his fifth attempt
Medal(s)
  • Bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games, men's javelin throw F53/54
  • Gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games, men's shot put F53
Asian Para Games Competitors
  • Javelin (F53/54): Gold - Erfan Bondori (Iran), Silver - Pradeep Kumar (India), Bronze - Ayush Verma (India)
  • Shot Put (F53): Gold - Ayush Verma (India), Silver - Alireza Hemami (Iran), Bronze - Makhambet Serikkaliyev (Kazakhstan)
Shot Put International DebutAsian Para Games, Japan, 2026

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/i_vermaayush/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ayush-verma-770a7a148/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was born and raised in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
2. His mother, Seema Verma, played a major role in caring for him during his bedridden years by regularly changing his position to prevent bedsores
3. His family faced financial strain because his father ran a small tailoring shop, and reportedly still deals with debt from years of treatment
4. Struggled with depression about appearing in public in a wheelchair during his recovery
5. His family met Anmol Vashisht at a railway station while travelling to Maharashtra for his treatment
6. His elder brother, Vijay Verma, sometimes took leave from work to help him during practice
7. Spent around six years practising before winning his first medal at the Asian Para Games

Also born on 15 July

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