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S8UL Becomes First Indian Organization with Four Nominations at Esports Awards 2025

New Delhi: S8UL Esports has made history by becoming the first Indian organization to secure four nominations at the Esports Awards 2025, scheduled for November 19 in Las Vegas. The organization and its members — Animesh Agarwal, Raj Varma, and Payal Dhare — have been recognized across major global categories.

S8UL has been nominated for Esports Content Group of the Year, an award it has previously won in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The recognition highlights its continued influence as a leader in gaming content and community building.

Animesh Agarwal, also known as 8Bit Thug, has earned a nomination for Esports Personality of the Year for his contributions to India’s gaming industry and leadership in expanding S8UL’s global presence.

Raj Varma, popularly known as Snax, is nominated for Esports Content Creator of the Year for his skill-based gaming content and role in inspiring emerging players. Payal Dhare, known as PayalGaming, has been nominated for Streamer of the Year, recognized for her efforts in promoting inclusivity and inspiring women in gaming.

The nominations follow a significant year for S8UL, which represented India at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh and joined the Esports World Cup Foundation’s Club Partner Program. The recognition reinforces S8UL’s position as a leading force in global esports and a key contributor to India’s growing presence in the industry.