S8UL Esports Athletes to Represent India in 2026 Asian Games
S8UL's Soul, B Haunt to represent India at Asian Games 2026 Esports
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Gurashish Singh (Soul) and Prateek Bhaunt (B Haunt) from S8UL Esports have qualified to represent India in Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Their success at the National Esports Championships highlights India's growing presence in competitive gaming.
- 01Soul and B Haunt qualified by winning their events at the National Esports Championships 2026.
- 02Both players are part of S8UL's Gauntlet program, which supports emerging esports talent.
- 03The 20th Asian Games will feature esports as a full medal sport, with competitive categories including Tekken and Street Fighter.
- 04S8UL's leadership emphasizes their commitment to developing talent in the fighting game community.
- 05The organization has also secured qualifications in other esports titles for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026.
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Gurashish Singh, known as Soul, and Prateek Bhaunt, known as B Haunt, have officially qualified to represent India in Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Their qualifications were secured through victories at the National Esports Championships 2026, the official qualification tournament for India's esports contingent. This achievement is a significant milestone for both players and the Indian fighting game community, showcasing the effectiveness of S8UL's grassroots talent development initiatives. Soul expressed his gratitude for the support received through S8UL's Fighting Games Talent Hunt Program, which has provided him with essential resources and coaching. Both players are also competing in the Esports World Cup 2026 qualification pathways, alongside other S8UL athletes. S8UL's co-founder, Animesh Agarwal, highlighted the organization's commitment to nurturing talent and facilitating opportunities for Indian players to compete on international stages. The Asian Games will feature esports as a full medal event, reflecting the growing recognition of competitive gaming in the sporting landscape.
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The success of Soul and B Haunt at the Asian Games will elevate India's status in the global esports arena.
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