India’s Excel Champion Aditya Darak Heads to Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025 Vegas

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Aditya Kumar Darak has emerged victorious at the Microsoft Excel World Championship (MEWC) India Qualifier 2025, securing a fully funded trip to Las Vegas to represent India at the global finals. After defeating over 500 nationwide competitors through intense online qualifiers featuring complex, time-bound case-solving tasks, Darak will compete for international glory and a share of the $61,500 prize pool.

Microsoft Excel World Championship
Microsoft Excel World Championship

MEWC India Qualifier 2025: Key Details

Organized by Skyesports in collaboration with the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) and supported by the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), the tournament was powered by GIGABYTE. The competition showcases India’s rising talent in data-driven problem solving and analytical excellence, redefining esports beyond traditional gaming.

Competition DetailsInformation
WinnerAditya Kumar Darak
Total Registrations500+ competitors nationwide
Prize Pool (Global Finals)$61,500
Finals LocationLas Vegas, USA (HyperX Arena)
OrganizersSkyesports, FMWC, IDGS
Powered ByGIGABYTE
Finals DateDecember 2-3, 2025

Six Finalists Battle for National Glory

The decisive stage featured six exceptional competitors: Prithviraj Mavani, Mohammed Danish, Sourabh, Anup Agarwal, Aditya Kumar Darak, and Vighnesh. Each finalist demonstrated exceptional Excel proficiency and analytical thinking through multiple rounds of complex challenges requiring both speed and accuracy.

“Competing in the India Qualifier was an incredible experience,” said Aditya Kumar Darak. “The challenges pushed us to think critically and act quickly, and I’m honoured to now represent India at the World Finals in Las Vegas.”

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Microsoft Excel World Championship

Redefining Esports Competition

The Microsoft Excel World Championship challenges traditional esports definitions by spotlighting problem-solving and analytical thinking rather than reflexes or hand-eye coordination. This unique format bridges gaming entertainment with professional upskilling, attracting participants from finance, consulting, analytics, and data science backgrounds.

“The Microsoft Excel World Championship India Qualifier is a unique esports tournament that challenges the traditional definition of competition,” said Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports. “By putting problem-solving and analytical thinking in the spotlight, it bridges gaming and professional upskilling.”

GIGABYTE’s Esports Commitment

As the Powered By partner, GIGABYTE supported the qualifier with advanced systems, demonstrating commitment to diverse gaming and esports activities in India beyond traditional gaming tournaments. This partnership enabled smooth execution of complex Excel challenges requiring high-performance computing.

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Microsoft Excel World Championship

Global Competition Awaits

The MEWC 2025 World Finals at HyperX Arena in Las Vegas on December 2-3 will feature competitors from multiple countries competing in the Round of 64. Darak also receives an invite to a three-day Microsoft Excel and financial modeling training camp in Las Vegas worth over ₹1,00,000, providing additional preparation before the main event.

The qualifier underscores India’s growing reputation in global digital competitions while aligning with national objectives around digital skill development and talent acceleration in emerging competitive formats.

FAQs

When and where will Aditya Darak compete in the MEWC 2025 finals?

December 2-3, 2025 at HyperX Arena in Las Vegas, USA.

What prize does the MEWC India Qualifier winner receive?

Fully funded Las Vegas trip, competition entry, and three-day training camp worth ₹1,00,000+.

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