Mortal Creates History: First Indian Nominated for ‘Streamer of the Decade’ at Esports Awards 2025

Indian gaming just reached a monumental milestone! Naman Mathur (Mortal), co-founder of S8UL Esports, has secured a historic nomination for 'Streamer of the Decade' at the prestigious Esports Awards 2025.…

By Raunak Saha

June 16, 2025

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Indian gaming just reached a monumental milestone! Naman Mathur (Mortal), co-founder of S8UL Esports, has secured a historic nomination for ‘Streamer of the Decade’ at the prestigious Esports Awards 2025. This makes him the only Indian gamer competing alongside global legends like Ninja, Shroud, and Pokimane.

A Decade of Gaming Excellence

The Esports Awards 2025, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on August 10, 2025, will celebrate ten years of gaming achievements. Mortal’s nomination represents not just personal success, but India’s growing influence in global esports.

At just 28 years old, Mortal has already made waves internationally. In 2024, he became the first Indian to win ‘Esports Content Creator of the Year’, proving that Indian gaming talent can compete at the highest levels.

Mortal with the esports award for content creator of the year (1)

Mortal’s Impressive Track Record

Achievement	Details
YouTube Subscribers	7 million strong community
Instagram Followers	Over 5.1 million engaged fans
Esports Awards History	7th consecutive nomination since 2020
2024 Victory	First Indian winner of ‘Esports Content Creator of the Year’
Global Recognition	Competing against Ninja, Shroud, Tarik, Pokimane, IBAI

S8UL’s Global Dominance

Mortal’s success extends beyond individual achievements. His organization, S8UL Esports, has revolutionized Indian gaming:

Three-time winner of ‘Content Group of the Year’ at Esports Awards
First Indian organization in Esports World Cup Club Partner Program
Home to 25+ top gaming creators at their advanced Gaming House 2.0
Partnerships with 250+ global brands including Monster Energy, Netflix, and Red Bull

The ‘Face of Indian Gaming’

Widely recognized as the ‘Face of Indian gaming and esports,’ Mortal has inspired countless content creators across India and beyond. His journey from passionate gamer to global phenomenon showcases the incredible potential of Indian esports talent.

S8UL’s expansion into multiple games—from BGMI and Pokémon Unite to VALORANT and Call of Duty—demonstrates their commitment to dominating various gaming verticals.

How You Can Help

Vote for Mortal and support Indian gaming’s global recognition at: esportsawards.com/vote

This nomination isn’t just about one player—it’s about putting Indian esports on the world map. Will Mortal bring home another historic win for India? The gaming community is watching, and the excitement is building toward August 10th!