Deepak Kumar Age, Wiki and Bio

Deepak Kumar

Quick Info

ProfessionAir Rifle Shooter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/11/1987
Age37 years
BirthplaceJagatpur, Delhi

Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)
  • DK Arya
  • Deepak Kumar Gujjar

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGurukul, Pondha Dehradun, Uttarakhand (2008)
College/UniversityMaharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
Educational QualificationB. A.

Personal Life

Zodiac signScorpio
HometownJagatpur, Delhi
SchoolGurukul, Pondha Dehradun, Uttarakhand (2008)
College/UniversityMaharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRaj Kumar (works in the Delhi Tourism Department)
MotherVimal Devi
SiblingsHe has two siblings, and he is the eldest among them.

Career

International DebutCommonwealth Shooting Championship (2017)
Coach/MentorManoj Kumar
Events
  • AR60
  • ARMIX
  • ARTEAMM
Medals
Silver
  • Asian Games Jakarta in 2018 (10 m air rifle men)
  • ISSF World Cup in 2019 (10m Air Rifle Mixed Team)
  • ISSF World Cup in 2021 (Air Rifle Team Men)
Bronze
  • ISSF World Cup in 2018 (10m Air Rifle Mixed Team)
  • Asian Championships in 2019 (10m Air Rifle Men)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Deepak Kumar is a non-commissioned officer in the Indian Air Force and excels in air rifle shooting at the international level.
While studying at Gurukul in Uttarakhand, he delved into the teachings of Hindu Vedas, Sanskrit, and Yoga.
At Gurukul, his passion for sports grew, initially focusing on archery before transitioning to pistol shooting.
His encounter with Jaspal Rana inspired him to take up shooting as a professional pursuit.
Starting as a Non-Commissioned Officer, he progressed to the rank of Air Force Sergeant in the Indian Air Force.
To foster tranquility and concentration, Deepak Kumar incorporates regular Yoga practice into his routine.
During his free time, he indulges in reading books and embarking on travels aboard his Royal Enfield motorcycle.