Global Esports Games: India Win Gold In Clash Royale And Bronze In DOTA 2 In Mumbai

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India claimed a world title and a gold medal at the Global Esports Games in Mumbai. Anuhith Gosala secured gold in Clash Royale after a tight final. India also finished with bronze in the DOTA 2 championship finals. Türkiye won the DOTA 2 gold after a decisive grand final.

Gosala defeated Miras of Kazakhstan 3-2 in the Clash Royale finals. The match featured repeated lead changes across five games. India’s win came in front of a full arena in Mumbai. The result delivered India’s top finish of the event and a major home win.

The main podium finishes in Mumbai are listed below. India topped Clash Royale through Gosala’s win. Türkiye led the DOTA 2 field by beating Mongolia in the title match. India’s DOTA 2 run ended with a bronze after a lower bracket loss. Kazakhstan finished as Clash Royale runner-up.

India reached the Clash Royale grand final from the lower bracket. India edged the USA 2-1 in the lower bracket final. Kazakhstan had booked the final earlier. Kazakhstan beat India 2-0 in the upper bracket final on the previous day.

The grand final again went down to the last game. Gosala closed the series 3-2 against Miras. The victory reversed India’s earlier upper bracket defeat. It also confirmed India’s gold in the Clash Royale competition. Fans in Mumbai followed every swing in momentum.

Global Esports Games DOTA 2 final standings

India’s DOTA 2 team earned bronze after falling to Mongolia in the lower bracket final. Mongolia then met Türkiye in the grand final. Türkiye won the title match 3-1. That result gave Türkiye the gold medal in DOTA 2 at the Mumbai finals.

Sharing his thoughts on the victory, Team India’s Clash Royale gold medallist, Anuhith Gosala, said, "This moment is surreal. To win the Grand Finals here in India, in front of a home crowd, makes it even more emotional. The preparation was relentless, the pressure was intense, and every match tested my limits but that’s what makes this victory so special. Hearing the cheers, feeling that energy, and lifting this title for the country is an indescribable pride. This is for India, and for everyone who believes in us. I hope this win inspires many others to follow in our path."

Shripad Ashtekar, Founder, Eflag Corp, said, "Over the past few days, we have witnessed not just world-class competition, but the coming together of talent, innovation, and community on a truly global stage. We hope to keep delivering such platforms and strong foundations for future growth by unlocking new opportunities for Indian players, creators, and the broader AVGC ecosystem. We are proud to have played a key role and look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead."

Sir Paul J. Foster, KStJH, President and CEO, Global Esports Federation, added, "As the Global Esports Games Mumbai World Finals come to a close, we celebrate not only the incredible performances of our athletes, but the spirit of unity and connection that defines our global community. Mumbai has delivered exceptional energy, passion, and hospitality, reinforcing our belief that esports transcends borders and brings the world together. We are deeply grateful to our partners in India for setting a new benchmark for excellence, and we now look forward to continuing this journey as we head to Los Angeles later this year."

The event was organised by Eflag Corp and the Global Esports Federation, with support from Maharashtra Tourism. The Global Esports Games Mumbai was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. Mumbai hosted 48 athletes from 19 countries over four days. The finals ended with the next Global Esports Games set for Los Angeles 2026.