| 1. Shivansh Thakur is a professional Kabaddi player from India known for his time with 'U Mumba' in the Pro Kabaddi League. |
| 2. He began playing Kabaddi at the age of 12, inspired by his family members who were also Kabaddi players. |
| 3. Shivansh made his mark in the under-14 National Kabaddi Championship in the right cover defender position before training at the Sports Authority of India's Himachal hostel. |
| 4. In 2017, he represented Himachal State in the 29th Sub Junior National Kabaddi Championship and continued to excel in various state and national competitions. |
| 5. Shivansh gained recognition at the fifth Khelo India Youth Games in 2022, leading to his selection by 'U Mumba' in the Pro Kabaddi League. |
| 6. He debuted in season 9, impressing with a tackle strike rate of 50% in over 5 matches after being acquired for Rs. 8.78 lakhs. |
| 7. With his standout performances in season 9, Shivansh was retained by 'U Mumba' for season 10, earning multiple 'Defender of the Day' titles. |
| 8. Shivansh excels particularly in the chain tackle technique as a Right Cover Defender. |
| 9. He admires aggressive players like Ravinder Pahal. |
| 10. Shivansh clinched a gold medal at the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 as a Right Cover Defender. |
| 11. He reached the quarterfinals at the Junior Nationals for two years in a row. |
