RK Sharma, an Indian cyclist, was the Indian Chief Coach of the national cycling team. |
In 1984, he joined the Indian Air Force (IAF) and served as a Human Resources Manager for almost 28 years before leaving in 2013. |
His cycling journey began in 1985 when he joined the Tri-Services cycling team, winning 9 national medals. |
He temporarily left the team in 1998 due to relocation but resumed cycling in 2006 in New Delhi. |
Sharma worked as Deputy Competition Manager during the Commonwealth Games 2010. |
In 2013, he pursued a 3-month International Cycling Coaching Diploma in Lausanne, Switzerland. |
He was appointed as the coach of the Junior Indian National cycling team for the 2013 Asian Cycling Championship. |
Sharma became the Head Coach of the UCI World Cycling Centre in 2014, guiding Indian cyclists in various championships. |
In 2016, he was made the Head Coach of the Olympic Podium Sprint Cycling Team to prepare them for the 2024 Olympics. |
In 2016, he was appointed as the Chief Coach in the Sports Authority of India. |
He trained Indian cyclists for various championships, leading to medal wins and record-breaking performances. |