The 22-year-old made his Yuva Kabaddi Series debut with Palani Tuskers during the Winter Edition 2022. He had a fabulous season, earning 59 points from 26 matches with the Tuskers. Soon after his YKS debut, Shanmugam was called by Pro Kabaddi League club U Mumba for trials.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A happy Shanmugam shared his story as he was quoted saying, \u201cFollowing my participation in the All India University Games, I gave a trial with the Palani Tuskers and was selected to represent the team in the Yuva Kabaddi Winter Edition 2022 in Pondicherry. We had a great season and finished as the runners-up. After seeing my performance, U Mumba management called me for the trials in Mumbai,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Tamil Nadu-born athlete travelled to Mumbai for trials with U Mumba and was among the 10 shortlisted players who had the chance to secure their dream opportunity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about the trials, Shanmugam said, \u201cThe trials took place over two days, with around 250 players from across the country showcasing their skills. I gave my best and was selected as one of the 10 players finalised by the coaches. They informed us that they would call the selected players, and a few days later, I received a call from the management asking me to sign a contract with the club.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shanmugam admires former U Mumba players Jeeva Kumar and Fazel Atrachali for their style of play. He got the opportunity to play for U Mumba in PKL Seasons 10 and 11 and speaks positively about the role of the Yuva Kabaddi Series in shaping his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYuva Kabaddi Series helped me land a PKL contract. YKS is similar to the PKL, and the league gave me the much-needed confidence to play in the Pro Kabaddi League. I had no fear when playing in the PKL, having already played in front of lights and camera,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He is playing for Yuva Mumba in the ongoing edition of the Yuva All-Stars Championship in Haridwar. The young player has earned 20 tackle points from 12 matches and looks to get back into the Pro Kabaddi League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve returned to the Yuva Kabaddi Series and I am looking to get back into the PKL by giving my best performance in Haridwar for Yuva Mumba,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He is playing for Yuva Mumba in the ongoing edition of the Yuva All-Stars Championship in Haridwar. The young player has earned 20 tackle points from 12 matches and looks to get back into the Pro Kabaddi League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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