S8UL Esports has created history as the first Indian organization to secure four nominations at the prestigious Esports Awards 2025. The Mumbai-based powerhouse earned recognition across major categories including Content Group, Personality, Creator, and Streamer—cementing India’s arrival on the global esports stage.
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Nomination Breakdown
| Category | Nominee | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Content Group of the Year | S8UL Esports | 3-time defending champion (2022-2024) |
| Personality of the Year | Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug) | Founder & driving force behind S8UL |
| Content Creator of the Year | Raj Varma (Snax) | 2.15M YouTube subscribers, former athlete |
| Streamer of the Year | Payal Dhare (PayalGaming) | Only Indian female gamer with international award |
Three-Time Defending Champions
S8UL returns as frontrunner for Esports Content Group of the Year after winning three consecutive years (2022-2024). This establishes them among the most decorated organizations in Esports Awards history—a remarkable achievement for any team, let alone one from a developing esports market.
The nomination reinforces S8UL’s dominance as both content powerhouse and community leader, combining championship-winning competitive teams with world-class creator content.
Individual Recognition
Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug) earned Personality of the Year recognition for bridging esports, entertainment, and brand partnerships. Under his leadership, S8UL became one of the most influential organizations in global esports, representing India at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh.
Raj Varma (Snax), a former esports athlete turned creator, garnered Content Creator nomination for engaging storytelling and skill-based content shaping the next generation of gamers. With 2.15 million YouTube subscribers and 1.1 million Instagram followers, he’s among India’s biggest gaming personalities.
Payal Dhare (PayalGaming) received Streamer recognition for her trailblazing journey inspiring millions of women gamers. As the only Indian female gamer to win an international award, she’s paving the way for more women to pursue gaming professionally.
2025: Landmark Year for S8UL
This recognition follows becoming the first and only Indian organization selected for the Esports World Cup Club Partner Program—competing across 8 titles: Apex Legends, BGMI, COD Mobile, Chess, EAFC 25, League of Legends, Pokemon UNITE, and VALORANT.
Last year, Naman Mathur (Mortal) won Esports Content Creator of the Year—marking the first time an Indian creator achieved such global platform recognition.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
S8UL Gaming House 2.0 ranks among the world’s most advanced creator hubs, housing 25+ of India’s top gaming creators. The organization has collaborated with 250+ global brands including IQOO, Monster Energy, Lenovo, Netflix, Krafton, Red Bull, and Gillette.
As the first Indian esports org to win the MOBIES Global Impact Award, S8UL is more than just a gaming organization—it’s a movement pushing Indian esports onto the global map.
How to Vote
Voting is live at esportsawards.com/vote until November 12, 2025. The ceremony takes place November 19 in Las Vegas—esports’ equivalent to the Oscars.
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With four nominations, S8UL has positioned India not as an emerging market, but as a competitive force in global esports recognition.
FAQs
Why is S8UL’s four nominations historic?
S8UL is the first Indian organization to secure four Esports Awards nominations in a single year, with recognition across Content Group, Personality, Creator, and Streamer categories.
Has S8UL won Esports Awards before?
Yes, S8UL is a three-time defending champion for Esports Content Group of the Year (2022-2024), making them one of the most decorated organizations in awards history.
