S8UL Esports
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| Founded | 2020 |
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| Founders | Naman Mathur (Mortal), Animesh Agarwal (Thug), Lokesh Jain (Goldy) |
| Type | Esports and content creation organization |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Area served | India (global audience via YouTube and international tournaments) |
| Products | Esports teams, gaming content, YouTube videos, live streams |
Key people |
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| Website | official website |
S8UL Esports is an Indian esports and content creation organization based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[1] The team has competed in titles such as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Pokémon Unite, and Call of Duty: Mobile, and employs several YouTube content creators. The organization was formed as a result of a collaboration between Team Soul (owned by Naman "Mortal" Mathur) and Team 8bit (founded by Animesh "Thug" Agarwal and Lokesh "Goldy" Jain).[2]
History
S8UL was officially formed in 2020 as a result of the merger of the teams Team Soul and 8bit. The name "S8UL" combines "Soul" and "8bit" symbolizing the union of the two brands.[3][4]
In 2025, S8UL was selected to represent India at the Esports World Cup 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The organization participated in multiple titles under the Indian delegation, including Battlegrounds Mobile India and Pokémon Unite.[5][6]
Infrastructure
S8UL operates out of a gaming facility in Mumbai, often referred to as the S8UL Gaming House. The house includes training rooms, content studios, and collaboration areas.[7]
Achievements
- BGMI Masters Series 2022 – 1st place (Team Soul)[8]
- Pokémon Unite World Championship 2022 – Qualified[9]
Awards
| Year | Category | Award | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Content Group of the Year | Esports Awards | Won | [10] |
| 2023 | Content Group of the Year | Esports Awards | Won | [11] |
| 2024 | Content Group of the Year | Esports Awards | Won | [12] |
| Mobile Gaming | MOBIES Award | Won | [13] |
References
- ^ "S8UL". s8ul.gg. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "S8UL Esports Organization Overview | Esports Charts". escharts.com. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Soul and 8Bit Unite to Form S8UL Esports". IGN India. 2020.
- ^ Singh, Rishi (2021). "S8UL: India's Most Influential Gaming Clan?". AFK Gaming.
- ^ "S8UL becomes first Indian team to be selected at Esports World Cup 2025 as Club Partner". The Times of India. 2025-03-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "S8UL Esports becomes World's First Organization To Win Content Group Of The Year Title Three Years In A Row". NDTV Sports. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Inside the S8UL Gaming House". India Today Gaming. 2022.
- ^ Das, Souvik (2022). "Team Soul Wins BGMI Masters Series 2022". Sportskeeda.
- ^ Basu, Ananya (2022). "S8UL Qualifies for Pokémon Unite World Championship". Esports Insider.
- ^ "S8UL Wins Esports Awards 2022 – Content Group of the Year". Esports Awards. 2022.
- ^ "S8UL Creates History: Wins Again in 2023 Esports Awards". AFK Gaming. 2023.
- ^ Team, AnimationXpress (2024-08-26). "S8UL Esports wins Content Group of the Year title for the third time in a row". Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ Desk, The News (2023-07-17). "S8UL wins MOBIES award for global impact in mobile gaming at Los Angeles". MediaBrief. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
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