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S8UL Esports Wins 'Content Group Of The Year' For The Third Consecutive Time

S8UL Esports, an Indian esports organisation, has won the 'Content Group of the Year' award at Esports 2024 for the third consecutive year, highlighting their global excellence in gaming content creation and fan engagement.

S8UL Esports, a leading Indian esports and gaming content organisation, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the 'Content Group of the Year' award for the third consecutive year at Esports 2024. This historic win took place on Saturday (August 24) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This achievement underscores S8UL's dedication to excellence in content creation within the global gaming and esports arena. The organisation was founded by industry veterans Naman Mathur, known as 'Mortal’, Animesh Agarwal, aka '8Bit Thug’, and Lokesh "Goldy" Jain.

Global Recognition and Competition

Competing against renowned global gaming content creators such as OfflineTV, G2 Esports, Karmine Corp, Sentinels, Fnatic, and T1 Esports, S8UL emerged victorious. This win marks them as the first-ever esports organisation to secure this title three years in a row.

In his acceptance speech, Animesh Agarwal expressed the significance of this win: "The first time could have been lucky, the second time was a charm, and the third time firmly means that the best content group of India is the best in the world. This award belongs to our entire team of S8UL whose belief in our vision and relentless contributions have made this achievement possible."

Additional Accolades

S8UL also received recognition with the 'Fan Engagement' badge in the 'Ones to Watch Class of 2024' category. This accolade highlights their exceptional efforts in fostering a strong and interactive community among their fans.

Reflecting on this achievement, Lokesh Jain said, "We are beyond thrilled to receive this award for the third time. It is a testament to our entire team's hard work, dedication and passion. Over the past four years, we have collaborated with around 560 brands and this financial year alone, we are close to closing deals with over 120 brands, both endemic and non-endemic. We are continuously working towards shaping the future of Indian esports and gaming creators' economies on a global scale."

Trailblazing Journey

Since its inception, S8UL has been at the forefront of India's gaming scene. By uniting some of India's top content creators under one banner, they have consistently produced high-quality content while offering brands a platform to connect with young audiences.

Naman 'Mortal’ Mathur was also nominated for 'Esports Personality of the Year' for the third consecutive time. Mortal’s fifth straight nomination at these prestigious awards highlights his significant influence in the global esports community.

Mortal reflected on his journey: "Being nominated alongside the world's top esports personalities is an honour. Our focus at S8UL has always been on pushing the boundaries of what gaming content can be. We strive to deliver messaging that resonates with our audiences and this award is the perfect recognition of that effort."

Esports Awards Ceremony

The Esports Awards celebrate excellence across various facets of esports including players, teams, media, hardware providers, games, events, and personalities. This year's event was streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, and Kick with peak viewership reaching 92.3K. Notably, 8bit Goldy's live watchalong drew an impressive individual viewership of 43.2K PV.

Animesh Agarwal added: "This victory belongs to our fans as much as it does to us. Their unwavering support motivates us to keep raising the bar."

Story first published: Monday, August 26, 2024, 15:06 [IST]
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