S8UL Esports has made a power move in India’s Free Fire MAX scene by acquiring Team Elite’s championship-winning roster. Announced on November 13, 2025, the new team—branded as S8UL Elite—features some of India’s most decorated Free Fire players led by legendary IGL Pahadi.
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S8UL Elite Roster Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Name | S8UL Elite |
| In-Game Leader | Lokesh Karakoti (Pahadi) |
| Roster | Mr. Jay, Hasan, Adeeb, Arman |
| Previous Team | Team Elite |
| Major Achievement | FFIC 2021 Fall Champions (₹41.3 lakh prize) |
| Awards | Best Sniper & Rusher of the Year 2025 |
| S8UL Titles | 10 esports titles including Free Fire MAX |
Championship DNA
IGL Pahadi brings star power with 1.63 million YouTube subscribers and a championship pedigree from Team Elite’s Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall victory. The 22-year-old earned the Best Sniper of the Year award from publisher Garena in 2025, cementing his status as one of India’s elite Free Fire athletes.
Alongside him, Mr. Jay—recipient of the Rusher of the Year award—adds firepower and experience from multiple championship-winning lineups, including the Free Fire Tri Series 2021 triumph. Completing the roster are Hasan, Adeeb, and Arman, forming an explosive unit ready to dominate the Indian circuit.
Strategic Expansion
“We are delighted to onboard some of the most promising players from the Free Fire MAX scene,” said Naman Mathur (Mortal), Co-founder of S8UL Esports. “S8UL’s commitment has always been to compete at the highest level across every game we enter, and S8UL Elite marks an important step in that direction.”
The acquisition expands S8UL’s competitive footprint across 10 titles, including BGMI, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and now Free Fire MAX. This positions S8UL as India’s most diversified esports organization competing simultaneously across multiple championships.
Global Recognition
S8UL’s dominance extends beyond India. Earlier in 2025, they represented India at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh with a record ₹600 crore prize pool. The organization earned four nominations at the Esports Awards 2025, including recognition for Co-founder Animesh Agarwal and creators Payal Dhare and Raj Varma.
“Joining S8UL is a dream come true,” commented Pahadi. “It’s the home of India’s biggest gaming icons. With S8UL’s support, our goal is to perform at the highest level in upcoming tournaments.”
The three-time Esports Content Group of the Year winner operates from the advanced S8UL Gaming House 2.0, home to 25+ top Indian creators and partnerships with 250+ global brands.
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FAQs
Who leads the new S8UL Elite Free Fire roster?
Lokesh Karakoti (Pahadi), a 1.63M subscriber YouTuber and FFIC 2021 champion, leads as IGL.
How many esports titles does S8UL compete in?
S8UL currently competes in 10 titles including BGMI, VALORANT, Free Fire MAX, and Apex Legends.
