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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.
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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 Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Winner | Aditya Kumar Darak |
| Total Registrations | 500+ competitors nationwide |
| Prize Pool (Global Finals) | $61,500 |
| Finals Location | Las Vegas, USA (HyperX Arena) |
| Organizers | Skyesports, FMWC, IDGS |
| Powered By | GIGABYTE |
| Finals Date | December 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.”
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.
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.
