K. Y. Venkatesh is an Indian para-athlete and shot putter from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

In 1994, he represented India at the 1st International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships in Berlin, Germany.

[citation needed] K. Y. Venkatesh won a silver medal for Badminton at the LG World Cup 2002 and 3 gold and 2 silver medals in shot put, discus throw and javelin throw at the Open Track and Field Championship 2004.

He has also served as the Secretary of the Karnataka Para-Badminton Association for the Disabled.

[7] Venkatesh is suffering from Achondroplasia and his height is 4 ft 2 inch.