In the YKS TN Clubs 2024 tournament, representing team Vels University, we have Shakthivel R. He was born on March 21, 2005, in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where he currently resides. Shakthivel's father, B. Raja, works as a driver, and his mother, Tamilselvi, is a homemaker. He has a younger sister named Bhavani. Shakthivel began playing kabaddi at the age of 14 after being inspired by seniors playing for a club near his house. He plays as a right raider and excels in jump skill and hand touch techniques. His first coach, Pushparaj, who was also his neighbor, provided him with basic training in kabaddi when Shakthivel had no prior knowledge about the sport. He practices at Vels University. His favorite player is Aslam, a Pro Kabaddi League player who represents Puneri Paltan. Shakthivel admires Aslam's movements and skills, which have inspired him in his own game. Besides kabaddi, Shakthivel has represented in sub-junior and junior state tournaments. His favorite sport other than kabaddi is volleyball, due to his interest in the game. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, Shakthivel aims to play in the Pro Kabaddi League and earn to support his family. His career highlights include participating in sub-junior and junior state tournaments.