| Siddharth Desai is a notable Indian Kabaddi player, notably the highest-paid athlete in the 7th Pro Kabaddi League season. |
| Mr. Appa Dalvi, a respected coach from Siddharth's village, introduced him to Kabaddi. |
| Despite excelling in academics and earning a Physics degree, Siddharth's elder brother encouraged him to prioritize studies over sports, causing him to start playing professionally later than his peers. |
| Siddharth honed his Kabaddi skills at Air India under the mentorship of Mr. Ashok Sinde, training alongside renowned players such as Ajay Thakur and Deepak Hooda. |
| While briefly serving in the Indian army, Siddharth's passion for Kabaddi led him back to the sport, training at the esteemed Satej Kabaddi Club in Pune. |
| In 2018, Siddharth represented Maharashtra in senior nationals, securing a gold medal and qualifying for the Pro Kabaddi League after Maharashtra's long drought of gold wins. |
| U Mumba acquired Siddharth for INR 36.4 Lakh due to his impressive performance in raid and tackle points during the league. |
| During the 7th season, the Telegu Titans offered Siddharth INR 1.45 Cr, making him the highest-paid Kabaddi player that season, under Coach L Srinivas Reddy's guidance. |
| Siddharth continued to play for the Telegu Titans in seasons 8 and 9 after gaining recognition in the league. |
| Siddharth's brother Suraj, a seasoned Kabaddi player, played for different teams in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing his talent and dedication. |
| Apart from Kabaddi, Siddharth is passionate about music, often practicing the guitar, sharing covers of Bollywood songs on his YouTube channel, which he believes improves his concentration and relieves stress. |
| An animal lover, Siddharth advocates for pet protection, encouraging others to feed stray animals and has a pet dog called Buster. |
| Siddharth attributes his agility and strength to discipline, religiously working out daily and swimming whenever possible. |
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