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Siddarth Sharma

A Decathlete passionate about storytelling, photography, basketball, running, and cycling.
Sport
Basketball, Running, Cycling
Qualification

Awards on Sportskeeda : Basketball Writer of the Year (2016), Most Valuable Writer (2010-2012). FIBA Photographer for Indian Basketball team in the FIBA World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers (Window 6), FIBA Asia Cup 2025 India vs Iran

Bio

I've been in love with basketball and the NBA since childhood. I started writing on Sportskeeda where I've written 800+ features including stories, interviews, analysis and much more as a Featured Columnist. I've gone on to write and create content for NBA India, UBA India and Decathlon Sports India. Having worked for a sports website, in a sports academy, sports league, sports broadcasting and sports retail has helped me understand different perspectives on the love for the game, which I hope to share here with everyone. Volunteer photographer for the Indian National Basketball Team.

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5 Benefits of Buying a Second-Hand Cycle from Decathlon in Bengaluru

Discover 5 benefits of buying a second-hand cycle from Decathlon in Bengaluru, including cost savings, warranty, buyback options, and eco-friendly choices. Find out more!

Siddarth Sharma
October 21, 2024
4
min read
From Guwahati to Paris: Saharul Peada's Paralympic Torch Journey

Saharul Peada, an employee at Decathlon Guwahati, journeyed from humble beginnings to becoming one of 1,500 global torchbearers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Supported by the Decathlon Foundation, he began his career at Decathlon in 2015 and grew through various roles, while also advocating for sports accessibility for underprivileged youth. His dedication led to the honor of carrying the Paralympic torch, a moment he describes as one of the happiest in his life, symbolizing how sports can transform lives and open global opportunities.

Siddarth Sharma
September 6, 2024
2
min read
10 Benefits of Cycling to Work - Decathlon Bike To Work

A sustainable mode of commute like cycling can help you burn calories, feel happier, be more productive and more. Here are 10 of the many benefits of cycling to work.

Siddarth Sharma
May 24, 2024
5
min read
Guide to all Decathlon stores in Mumbai- Directions, contact and more for your nearest Decathlon in Mumbai

Looking for Decathlon store near you in Mumbai? Here’s your guide with directions and details about Decathlon’s stores in Mumbai at Andheri West, Atria Mall, Belapur, Dahisar, Kurla, Linking Road Connect, Malad, Prabhadevi, R-City, Thane, Capital Mall and Viviana Mall.

Siddarth Sharma
March 21, 2024
3
min read
“When I dance, it feels like nothing can hold me back.” - Sweta Chatterjee, Omni Sport Leader, Decathlon Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Here’s how Sweta Chatterjee combines her love for dancing, entrepreneurship and creativity while working in Decathlon Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Siddarth Sharma
March 5, 2024
4
min read
"My late father used to tell me 'Don't get beat, beat up your opponent.'" - How Sanamali Boro joined Decathlon and is winning gold in Muay Thai and more for Assam

Here's a story of one of our #HERoesOfDecathlon with big dreams, Sanamali Boro. She’s has been excelling in Muay Thai and Kickboxing for Assam on a consistent basis. Here’s how she got started, got back up in the face of adversity and kept going to rise up.

Siddarth Sharma
February 28, 2024
4
min read
“Going trekking solo, you find yourself.” - Tannistha Baral, Mountain Sports Omni Sport Leader and Coach, Decathlon Salt Lake

Nature or Nurture? Here’s how her nurturing inspired a love for nature for Tannistha Baral, how she joined Decathlon Salt Lake, Kolkata, and reignited her passion for traveling.

Siddarth Sharma
February 22, 2024
4
min read
“Pilates has a special place in my heart” Ashima Rangi on starting Pilates with Ashima studio in Kolkata

Ashima Rangi runs Pilates with Ashima studio at Palm Avenue, Ballygunge. Here’s how she overcame obstacles and found her passion for fitness with Pilates.

Siddarth Sharma
February 8, 2024
4
min read
Looking for badminton courts in Kolkata? Here's 5 Portable Badminton Nets from Decathlon to play anywhere

Decathlon has badminton nets that are easily portable, and easy to setup and dismantle. You can buy these nets from Decathlon’s stores in Kolkata at Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown, Garia or online from Decathlon’s website/app or Decathlon Park Street Connect.

Siddarth Sharma
February 7, 2024
4
min read
“I feel happy when I’m in the water.” - Antara Biswas, Swimming Omni Sport Leader, Decathlon Salt Lake, Kolkata

Looking to learn swimming or buy swimming caps or a swimming costume? Come visit Decathlon Salt Lake for sport advice from a medal-winning swimmer, Antara Biswas.

Siddarth Sharma
February 7, 2024
5
min read
5 Decathlon Cycles with Price Drop Deals - Get yours online or from Decathlon Kolkata stores

It's time for a Price Drop! You can buy these cycles from Decathlon's stores in Kolkata at Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown, Garia, or online from Decathlon's website/app or Park Street Connect store.

Siddarth Sharma
February 5, 2024
4
min read
Guide to all 5 Decathlon’s stores in Kolkata. Find your nearest Decathlon at Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown, Garia, Park Street Connect

Which Decathlon store is near me in Kolkata? Here’s your guide with directions, store photos and details about Decathlon’s stores in Kolkata in Decathlon Salt Lake, Decathlon Shakespeare Sarani, Decathlon Newtown, Decathlon Garia and Decathlon Park Street Connect.

Siddarth Sharma
February 2, 2024
3
min read
From Trekking Trails to Retail: Raghunathan Thilakar’s Inspiring Journey at Decathlon

Discover Raghunathan Thilakar’s journey from childhood trekking enthusiast to Mountain Sports Leader at Decathlon Salt Lake. Learn how he turned his love for travel into a rewarding career, helping others explore the outdoors.

Siddarth Sharma
January 29, 2024
3
min read
3 Benefits of MH500 Vibrating Electronic Massage Tool you can buy from Decathlon in Kolkata | Product of the Month, Feb 24

Decathlon’s MH500 handheld vibrating massage tool can be charged via USB. In Kolkata, you can buy it from Decathlon’s stores in Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown, Garia or Park Street Connect; or buy online from Decathlon’s app/website.

Siddarth Sharma
January 29, 2024
5
min read
Cycling and Durga Puja pandal hopping in Kolkata on Decathlon cycles

Here's how three cyclists in Kolkata celebrate Durga Puja by pandal hopping on cycles. You can buy Decathlon cycles in Kolkata from Decathlon's stores in Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown or Garia.

Siddarth Sharma
January 24, 2024
4
min read
"I felt lost in dreams running in the shadow of the mountains." Running the Ladakh Marathon with Vivek Singh, Decathlon Patna

What's it like to run the highest altitude marathon in the world in Ladakh Marathon? Here's the experience from the eyes of Vivek Singh from Decathlon Patna running in Kalenji gear.

Siddarth Sharma
January 24, 2024
5
min read
“Earlier parents would ask, ‘Why will girls play rugby?’ Now parents want daughters to learn rugby” - Pratap Kundu, Jungle Crows Foundation, Kolkata

"Sports and studies go hand in hand. With Khelo Rugby, we look to share the joy of sports with children, and impart life skills." - Pratap Kundu. If you're interested in rugby, come visit Decathlon stores in Kolkata (Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown, Garia, Park Street Connect) to kick start your sport.

Siddarth Sharma
January 22, 2024
4
min read
"Yoga is an ongoing journey." - Sreyashi Ghosh, yoga practitioner, Kolkata

Sreyashi Ghosh is an experienced Yoga practitioner and a Decathlon Play partner. Here's how she fell in love with Yoga. Come visit our stores in Kolkata at Decathlon Salt Lake, Decathlon Shakespeare Sarani, Decathlon Newtown, Decathlon Garia or Decathlon Park Street Connect for your yoga apparel and accessories.

Siddarth Sharma
January 18, 2024
4
min read
"We feel Decathlon has transformed and revolutionized the space of outdoor sports experiences"- Mayur Sud, B2B Partner, Decathlon for Organizations, Himachal Pradesh

To partner with Decathlon in Himachal Pradesh as a B2B partner for bulk discounts, GST Invoice, Free Delivery* and more, connect with us at nishchay.mahal@decathlon.com.

Siddarth Sharma
January 18, 2024
3
min read
"Regular cycle maintenance gives you a much smoother riding experience." - Sunil Mondal, cycle servicing workshop technician, Decathlon Kolkata

Sunil Mondal joined Decathlon in 2015, and grew to become a cycling workshop technician for Decathlon in Kolkata. An expert technician trained in cycle servicing, he came to Don Bosco Ashalayam as a 5 year old, and started working as a teenager. "Every year, I want to help someone grow."- Sunil

Siddarth Sharma
January 17, 2024
4
min read
"Bringing Decathlon sports products closer to Burdwan and what it means to me" - Soumyadiptya Rakshit

Decathlon is now closer to you in Burdwan with a dedicated teammate working to help make Decathlon products and services more accessible in Burdwan through B2B Partnerships, Digital (Decathlon App, www.decathlon.in) and Decathlon Play events.

Siddarth Sharma
January 15, 2024
3
min read
5 cycles under Rs 10,000 you can buy in Bardhaman from Decathlon

In Bardhaman, you can buy these cycles from Decathlon's website or app, or as a B2B partner with additional benefits.

Siddarth Sharma
November 23, 2023
3
min read
5 cycles under Rs 10,000 you can buy in Kolkata from Decathlon

Decathlon cycles come with a lifetime warranty on the frame, fork & handlebars. In Kolkata, you can buy these cycles from Decathlon's stores in Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, or Newtown or order online.

Siddarth Sharma
August 11, 2023
3
min read
Running in Kolkata with Shantanu Pathak #SportyHumansOfKolkata

"I was very lanky from a young age, people used to call me jhata (broomstick) until I started running and working out."- If you want to buy running shoes in Salt Lake Kolkata, you can be advised by Shantanu Pathak, running Omni Sport Leader at Decathlon Salt Lake. Here's his story.

Siddarth Sharma
July 21, 2023
3
min read
10 raincoats and rain gear you can buy in Kolkata from Decathlon

Stay dry and play in the rain in Kolkata with rain coats and rain gear to keep you safe. You can buy these products online or from Decathlon's Kolkata stores in Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown or Park Street.

Siddarth Sharma
June 29, 2023
6
min read
4 Places to Run in Kolkata

Running is one of the simplest sports to practice, all you need is a pair of running shoes and a place to run. This is a list of 4 of the many places to run in Kolkata. You can buy running shoes to practice running from Decathlon Kolkata stores in Salt Lake, Shakespeare Sarani, Newtown or Park Street Connect.

Siddarth Sharma
May 30, 2023
3
min read
Ram Krishna's cycling journey with Decathlon Raipur

Here's an inspiring story of Ram Krishna, a passionate cyclist working at Decathlon Raipur. Read about how he got his start in cycling.

Siddarth Sharma
December 19, 2021
3
min read
How Nanda Majhi grew with Jungle Crows to bring Rugby to communities in Kolkata

Here's how a kid grew into a man whom kids look up to with joy.

Siddarth Sharma
November 5, 2021
2
min read
10 sporty gifting ideas for Durga Puja

So you want to gift a sport this festive season, but aren't sure which gift to get. Here are 10 sporting gift ideas to help you choose the right gift.

Siddarth Sharma
September 16, 2021
5
min read
Decathlon X NBA Collection- Choose Your Basketball Shoes

The greatest basketball league in the world has partnered with the largest sports retailer in the world. Decathlon has become an official licensee of the NBA. Here's a look at the shoes in store for you in our Decathlon stores and website with the NBA X Tarmak collection.

Siddarth Sharma
August 10, 2021
7
min read
5 Skills To Help You Become A Better Point Guard

Point guards need a host of skills, playmaking, shooting, dribbling, the list goes on. Along with those basic basketball skills and physical attributes, here are some other skills that will help you become a better point guard.

Siddarth Sharma
May 20, 2021
6
min read
10 Ways A Beginner Can Become A Better Basketball Player

Do you want to be an expert 3-point shooter as a Shooting Guard? Would you rather be a playmaking point Guard who acts as an extension of the coach on the floor? Or how about alow post Center who gobbles up rebounds and protects the paint on defence? Whatever position you may play in basketball, there are some common points one should pay attention to become a better basketball player. 

Siddarth Sharma
May 17, 2021
8
min read
For the Love of Basketball – Siddarth Sharma

Backyards tell stories of basketball hoops attached above garage doors. Of passing down the love for the game from fathers to sons.

Siddarth Sharma
April 4, 2021
13
min read
Brother-Sister Duo Shares Love of Sports

Brother-Sister duos in Sports. Read the blog to know the long history & journey of sporting siblings Vikas & Minni. Click to know more!

Siddarth Sharma
October 20, 2020
7
min read
“Pilates Is A Long-Term Gift From You To Your Body”- Minni Gupta

Minni's Pilates Journey - Read the blog to know how Minni Gupta has started her journey with Pilates Exercises to look good & fit

Siddarth Sharma
October 15, 2020
3
min read
How Cross-Training changed my life - Suchismita Bar

Cross-training has taught me that your biggest competition is who you face in the mirror. It has completely changed my life and shaped my identity.

Siddarth Sharma
September 26, 2019
7
min read
Vivek Singh - Running with a Purpose

From ‘Running 1 km? Oh my God!’ to running a full 42.195 km marathon. Vivek Singh’s running journey.

Siddarth Sharma
September 26, 2019
6
min read
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