India’s esports story just got a landmark addition. S8UL Esports has officially signed Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb — the Pokémon GO World Champion and India’s first-ever esports world champion — to its roster. It’s a signing that means a lot more than just adding a name to a lineup.
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Beelzeboy x S8UL: Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Player | Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb |
| Organisation | S8UL Esports |
| Title | Pokémon GO World Champion (2025) |
| Grand Final Win | Defeated Leo “P4T0M4N” Marín (Spain) at Anaheim, California |
| National Title | Pokémon GO India National Champion (2024) |
| Hometown | Nagpur, India |
| Started Playing | Pokémon GO since launch in 2016 |
| Profession | Software developer |
Why This Signing Matters
In August 2025, Beelzeboy made history at the Pokémon GO World Championship in Anaheim, California — defeating Spain’s top player in the grand final to become the first Indian to win a global esports world championship. It was a moment that put India’s name on the competitive gaming map in a way that hadn’t happened before.
What makes Beelzeboy’s story even more compelling is the path he took to get here. A software developer by profession, he balanced a full-time career in tech with grinding the Pokémon GO competitive circuit from 2016 all the way to the world title — a journey that will resonate with a lot of aspiring Indian esports players who don’t come from a traditional gaming background.
“His historic victory showed the world what Indian players are capable of, and we’re excited for what lies ahead.” — Animesh “8Bit Thug” Agarwal, Co-Founder, S8UL
Follow our Indian esports coverage on Technosports for the latest on Beelzeboy’s upcoming competitive appearances with S8UL. And for more on India’s rise in global esports, check our esports features on Technosports.
FAQs
Who is Beelzeboy and why is he significant?
Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb is India’s first-ever esports world champion, having won the Pokémon GO World Championship in 2025.
Which organisation has Beelzeboy joined?
He has signed with S8UL Esports, one of India’s top esports and gaming content organisations.
