In the YKS TN Clubs 2024 tournament, representing Vels University is Thirupugal A, born on September 1, 2002, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Currently residing in Pallavaram, Chennai, Thirupugal's father, Anbu R, works as a farmer, while his mother, Rajeshwari A, is a homemaker. He has an elder brother named Vikram Siva, who also plays Kabaddi at the state level and in this YKS edition is playing for SRM University. Thirupugal discovered his passion for Kabaddi at the age of 14, influenced by the prevalence of the sport in his village, where many players compete in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Specializing as a Right Raider, he excels in rotation and escape maneuvers on the mat. Thirupugal receives coaching from Arivalagan and Ananthakrishnan at SAI. His favorite Kabaddi player is Rajguru Subramanian, known for his defensive skills while playing for U Mumba and coaching. Thirupugal admires Rajguru's prowess in defense techniques. Apart from Kabaddi, Thirupugal enjoys wrestling and has represented his university at the Khelo India University Games in 2024. His career highlight includes scoring four crucial points against the Maharashtra team in that tournament. Thirupugal has completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and aspires to secure a job in the police force in the future.