S8UL Esports has announced the qualification of three of its Trackmania athletes for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. Alexander Page (Whizzy) from the United Kingdom, Neal Kamdar (Neal) from the USA, and Kunal Upreti (Spark) from India successfully advanced through their respective regional open qualifiers, securing spots in Trackmania’s debut at the EWC. Spark will represent India as the sole competitor from the nation in the Trackmania event.

The EWC 2026 Trackmania competition is scheduled from August 19 to 22 and will feature 32 drivers vying for a prize pool of USD 500,000, equivalent to approximately INR 4.7 crore.

S8UL : Athlete Qualifications and Performance

The qualification process involved regional open qualifiers, offering a limited number of berths through a cup-mode double-elimination tournament. Players with Elite Cup Ranking points received direct seeding into the playoff bracket.

**Alexander Page (Whizzy)**, competing in the European qualifier which saw 41 players contest six EWC spots, secured his berth with direct playoff seeding. Page, a professional competitor since 2020, has notable achievements including winning the British and Irish Professional Cup 3 and a Top 6 finish at the Trackmania World Tour 2023 World Championship. He finished third overall in the qualifier.

“The European qualifier was incredibly competitive, so securing a spot at the Esports World Cup feels rewarding,” said Whizzy. “I am looking forward to representing S8UL on a global stage.”

**Neal Kamdar (Neal)**, participating in the North American qualifier against 10 players for three EWC berths, also received direct playoff seeding. Kamdar, who began competing in 2021, has won events such as the Trackmania All-American Spring 2023 and the Americas Masters: Season 1. He finished first overall in his qualifier.

“My focus going into the qualifier was simple: play my game and secure the spot,” commented Neal. “The Esports World Cup will bring together the strongest players in Trackmania, and I am excited for the challenge.”

**Kunal Upreti (Spark)** competed in the Asia and Oceania qualifier, where 14 players contended for four EWC positions. Upreti, a decorated Indian Trackmania player with multiple Trackmania India Cup wins and international representation, entered through his Elite Cup Ranking. He finished second overall in the qualifier, becoming the only Indian player to qualify for Trackmania at this year’s tournament.

“Being the only Indian player to qualify for Trackmania at this year’s Esports World Cup makes this achievement even more meaningful,” stated Spark. “I hope this result encourages more players to pursue the game competitively. I am proud to represent both India and S8UL (https://s8ul.gg/) on such a big stage.”

S8UL’s Broader EWC 2026 Campaign

S8UL Esports was selected for the Esports Foundation’s Club Partner Program for the second consecutive year, outlining an international esports campaign targeting qualification across 13 titles at EWC 2026. The organization has emphasized fostering both elite international talent and Indian representation within its competitive structure.

This strategy has yielded results across multiple titles. S8UL’s Honor of Kings roster, composed entirely of Indian players, has secured qualification for EWC 2026. Additionally, Indian chess grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram have qualified for the Chess competition. The organization has also secured qualification in Apex Legends and Fortnite through its international rosters, contributing to the broader esports industry developments(https://technosports.co.in/) it aims to influence.

The Esports World Cup 2026

Trackmania, known for its skill-intensive racing dynamics on custom-built tracks, will make its EWC debut as part of a larger multi-title tournament. The Esports World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place in Paris, France, from July 6 to August 23. The event will feature a total prize pool of USD 75 million, approximately INR 714 crore, bringing together over 2,000 players from 200 clubs representing more than 100 countries.