Decathlon Sports India

“When I landed in Paris, when I got to hold the torch, it was one of the happiest moments of my life.” - Saharul peada, Decathlon Azara, Guwahati. Among the torchbearers of the Olympic and Paralympic Flame, we have 8 Decathlonians - Saharul, Manuela Urroz Richter, Aminata Diene, Luo Li, Murielle Dujardin, Wael Koubrousli, Jacopo Gininazzi, and Barbara Martin Coppola. We’re happy to share the story of Saharul and how he got an opportunity to be a torchbearer. Back in 2007, Saharul’s mother admitted him and his brother to Don Bosco Ashalayam, a home for children in need. “Along with my parents, I have two brothers in my family. My father is a farmer and my mother works in fishing. Decathlon Foundation supported my secondary education, marking a turning point at the age of 18 when I joined Decathlon.” - Saharul. “When I first joined Decathlon, I didn’t know what it was. I had never seen a Decathlon store. We got to visit the #DecathlonZirakpur store for a month to understand the work and company. When we saw the store, it felt so huge and amazing! We had never seen a store like that in our lives.” “Working in Decathlon, we understood the culture of work, how we work together as a team. I wasn’t very good at communicating or presenting myself initially. We got to learn and develop ourselves a lot through mentors and training.” “Dheeraj Bhave selected me to work in the #DecathlonBelapur store in Mumbai, I got to take care of additional responsibilities. He always helped me develop. This was my first experience in a store in a shopping mall. I learned a lot about how to work." “In 2022, we got an opportunity to volunteer for the upcoming Olympics. I put my name for volunteering and last year I got an email from our team that I was selected as a torchbearer. When I first saw that mail, it was one of the happiest moments in my life. Only about 1500 people got the opportunity to carry the torch, and I’m one of them from #DecathlonIndia.” “Starting his Decathlon journey from our employability project to now representing Decathlon on a global stage, Saharul's story is nothing short of inspiring. It’s amazing how we get to nurture such incredible talents, shape their growth stories, and they in turn inspire the world through the wonders of sport.” - Saurabh Katyare, store manager, #DecathlonAzara. “Sports can truly change your entire life. If I hadn’t played rugby, I would have never got an opportunity to live the way I got to. Working in Decathlon, I’m getting a chance to grow personally and support my family. I don’t know if I would have been able to develop job skills, learn to manage a team, grow the way I have if I wasn't here.” - Saharul. Wishing Saharul all the very best for his bright road ahead! If you are passionate about sports, you can explore career opportunities in Decathlon here- https://lnkd.in/gQUgK9Ts, and look to make your passion your profession. #Paris2024

We are #ReadyToPlay! We’re happy to share that we plan to invest Rs 933 crores over the next five years in India, expand to 190 stores and also recruit 2000 employees over the next 3 years. Decathlon’s physical presence in India has expanded to over 125 stores and 3 warehouses. Currently, we have 5,700 Team members working with us across the different regions of India. Over the past 5 years, we have grown double the speed of the market and we plan to continue to be on that trend in the near future as well. We envision expanding our reach to 55 million Indians through a combination of physical stores and digital channels. Building on the success of our 127 existing stores, we plan to aggressively expand our footprint, particularly in tier 1, 2 and 3. Our strong supplier network, encompassing over 110 factories across India, provides a degree of resilience against supply chain disruptions. We plan to leverage our strong e-commerce platform to reach customers in these regions where physical store presence might be limited. Stay tuned for more!! Thank you for joining us for a press conference. Here are some moments from the event. #DecathlonIndia

🎉 Proudly celebrating 25 years of production, passion, and sustainability at Decathlon! 🌟 From providing 70,000 jobs to producing millions of eco-friendly products, our journey has been incredible. Here's to our amazing team and community for making this milestone possible. Together, we're building a greener future. 🌍💚💙

We are thrilled to announce that Decathlon B2B has reached an incredible milestone—20,000 registered B2B partners who trust us to meet their diverse needs across all verticals, from schools and colleges to sports clubs, corporates, gifting solutions, and government institutions. What sets us apart? ✨ GST Benefits 💰 Bulk Discounts 🎨 Logo Branding 🚚 Free Delivery 🔧 Seamless Back-End Support Our partners enjoy a hassle-free experience with constant support, ensuring orders are delivered on time, every time. And we’re just getting started! With a dedicated ground force, we’re ready to onboard even more partners into our growing community. Explore our offerings here - https://shorturl.at/xwCLI #B2B #Milestone #DecathlonB2B #Partnerships #BusinessGrowth Urender Singh RAGHWENDRA SINGH Shashank Gupta Saurav Kumar Sagar Mahajan Sanjna Panicker Stuti Chaturvedi Nishchay Mahal

Pro tip: If you want colleagues to have a sense of camaraderie, make them play a sport together. We’ve tried it for years and it works better than anything. #FriendshipDay2024

Celebrating 48 years of Decathlon, celebrating 48 years of sports and more. #DecathlonIndia #Decathlon #48YearsofDecathlon

🧘♀️🌟 Take a Breath on Yoga Day! 🌟🧘♂️ We are thrilled to share that over 42,000 participants across India came together for Yoga Day, activated by 90+ stores hosting an incredible 255+ events! This remarkable day of unity and wellness showcased the power of collective mindfulness and the joy of a healthier lifestyle. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in embracing the spirit of yoga. Together, we continue to inspire and support each other on our journey towards holistic well-being. Namaste 🙏✨ #YogaDay #Wellness #Community #DecathlonIndia #HealthyLiving #Mindfulness #Unity

🏆 DAFL - Decathlon Annual Football League 🏆 After a 5-year break, we reignited the spirit of football with our tournament, featuring 12 dedicated teams and over 200 participants. This year was particularly special as we introduced our first-ever women's league, with more than 50 incredible women playing their hearts out, surpassing all expectations with their participation across different stores and services. For over a month, the fields were alive with excitement, enthusiasm, and the undying spirit of competition. Rain or shine, our players brought unmatched energy to every match, embodying the true essence of sportsmanship. The support from all our teammates who came to watch and cheer is a testament to the spirit of Decathlon We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the champions: Mad Sparks (Men's category) and Wolves FC (women's category). A round of applause for the runners-up: Monster FC (men's category) and Black Panthers (women's category) and all other teams that participated. Kitted out by our football brand Kipsta, every player stepped onto the field ready to give their best Sharon Joseph Joseph George Balakumar Ramalingam, Aaron Chris Mathias Hari Krishna Saurav Banerjee, Deepak Km Savneet Surendran vibin bino Pavan kumar thyli Dhawni Gohli, Aditi Bhayana QUIMCY DSOUZA Annie Petricia Tripta Thakur Christo Roy Vijoy Nair Sagarika Nadig Pearl D'Souza Piyush Khattar Debdatta Sen Panchapakesan Murali Sam Irwin

Logic says you can’t win two European trophies in the same year, but we just did! ⚽️🏆 We are thrilled to unveil the official match balls for the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, developed by football experts within the Kipsta team. This exciting milestone, following our partnership signing last November, exemplifies Decathlon's commitment to innovation and quality in sports products. The Decathlon balls, chosen for their unparalleled durability, trajectory control and grip, will be the stars of the 2024-2025 season and beyond. These balls meet the highest professional standards, earning the FIFA Quality Pro label, and they promise an exceptional playing experience for footballers worldwide. At Decathlon, we want to move people through the wonders of sport, and this collaboration with UEFA is a testament to this purpose, ensuring every footballer, from school playgrounds to professional fields, can enjoy top-quality equipment that enhances their sporting experience. Look out for the Decathlon balls in action! ⚽️ Note : Balls will be in all stores from September 2024 #Decathlon #Kipsta #UEFA #UEL #UECL #Innovation #Football Sharon Joseph Vincent DUFROMONT

Annie George our head of Sustainability in conversation with the Indian Retailer sharing our core sustainability and circularity initiatives.