Prominent esports organization [S8UL](https://s8ul.gg/) has secured two international tournament qualifications following victories in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown (BMSD) 2026 and the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) India qualifier. The achievements position S8UL to represent India at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026 and the KIC 2026.
S8UL : BGMI Roster Triumphs at BMSD 2026
S8UL’s Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) team, iQOO SouL, clinched the BMSD 2026 title after a dominant performance in the Grand Finals. The team, comprising captain Nakul Sharma (NakuL), Harsh Paudwal (Goblin), Khush Singh (Jokerr), Yash Choudhary (LEGIT), and Aaryaman Seth (Thunder), amassed 155 points and 103 eliminations over the three-day event.
The victory awarded iQOO SouL INR 30 lakh in prize money. LEGIT was recognized as the Finals MVP, securing an additional INR 1 lakh for recording 33 finishes across 18 matches. Team member Goblin reached a milestone, becoming the first Indian player to achieve 1,000 finishes in official BGMI tournaments.
This marks iQOO SouL’s second official tournament title this year, following their win at the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS). The BMSD 2026 victory guarantees their entry into the PMGC 2026.
PMGC and BMIC Outlook
The PMGC 2026, scheduled to take place in Turkey, represents the culmination of the 2026 PUBG Mobile competitive season, featuring a prize pool of USD 3 million (approximately INR 28 crore).
Prior to the PMGC, iQOO SouL is also set to compete in the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2026, held from October 30 to November 1. This tournament will feature teams from India, South Korea, and Japan vying for an INR 1 crore prize pool and two additional PMGC 2026 qualification spots, though iQOO SouL has already secured their place.
Nakul Sharma, captain of iQOO SouL, acknowledged the team’s adaptive strategies, stating, “This year has emphasized making effective decisions under pressure. Our confidence in individual roles and collective strategy has grown.” He added that preparation for BMIC and PMGC will focus on adaptability against diverse competitive approaches.
Honor of Kings Team Secures KIC 2026 Spot
In parallel, S8UL’s Honor of Kings roster won the India qualifier for the KIC 2026, the global championship for the game’s competitive season. The team maintained an unbeaten record throughout the qualifier.
The roster, led by captain Aryan Gulati (TTranquil), includes Indian players Saurabh Jagadale (Kaeltzy), Harsh (Ch1pz), and Peerzada Syed Seyadat (Pluto), alongside Indonesia’s Neville Garrick (Nev) and South Korea’s Min Kyung-hyun (Kyoung9). Their campaign culminated in a 4-0 sweep against Revenant XSpark in the Grand Final, earning them INR 1.5 lakh.
International Roster Experience
S8UL’s Honor of Kings team brings prior international experience, with Kaeltzy leading the roster at the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC) during the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 earlier this year. International players Nev and Kyoung9 also carry experience from previous KIC editions, with Kyoung9 having competed in the Honor of Kings World Champion Cup 2019 and secured runner-up at the Honor of Kings Invitational 2025 Season 3.
Aryan Gulati, captain of S8UL’s Honor of Kings team, commented on the team’s commitment, noting, “This result reflects collective effort. Our focus remains on building momentum for KIC and preparing for global competition.”
S8UL’s Competitive Trajectory
These dual qualifications contribute to S8UL’s expanding competitive portfolio in 2026. The organization participated across six titles at the EWC 2026 and also in the World Championships for Pokémon UNITE and Pokémon GO.
Animesh Agarwal, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL, articulated the organization’s focus on sustained international performance. “Success is defined by building teams capable of consistent competition at a global level,” Agarwal stated. He emphasized the commitment to supporting Indian talent on the international stage, a crucial aspect of esports industry developments (https://technosports.co.in/) in the region.
S8UL stated it will now focus on preparing its rosters for the upcoming international competitions, reinforcing its strategy to maintain competitive teams across multiple titles.