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S8UL scripts make Esports history with mobile
Mumbai: Making its mark on the international stage for yet another time, S8UL, India’s leading Esports organisation has added yet another feather to its illustrious cap by becoming the first-ever Esports organisation to be honoured for its unparalleled impact on the worldwide mobile gaming landscape with the highly coveted ‘MOBIES GLOBAL IMPACT IN MOBILE GAMING’ 2023 award in Los Angeles, late Friday night.
S8UL, a brainchild of Indian Esports industry veterans and distinguished gamers Naman Mathur (Mortal), Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug), and Lokesh Jain (Goldy), celebrated the victory along with the entire Esports community of India. This achievement not only brings glory to S8UL but also elevates the recognition and respect for Indian Esports globally. This award is also a testament to India’s dominance as a mobile-first gaming country with 90 per cent of players preferring to play video games on mobile only.
S8UL co-founders the three couldn’t contain their joy, expressed: “This moment is truly surreal, and words cannot express the depth of our gratitude to every person who played a part in our journey. Our success is a testament to the outstanding progress we have achieved, igniting a newfound enthusiasm within us to aim higher. This award is for, of, and by the Indian gaming community and we will always be thankful for the love we have received from the country”
They added “Our consistent triumphs year-on-year fuels our ambition and hunger to push our boundaries to scale more heights. Through our efforts, we aim to redefine the gaming landscape in the country and propel it to the forefront of mobile gaming to put India on the global gaming map”.
Alongside S8UL, their co-founder and the face of Indian gaming and Esports, Naman ‘Mortal’ Sandeep Mathur was also nominated for Mobile Content Creator of the Year. Team Soul’s prominent BGMI athlete Harsh ‘Goblin’ Paudwal was nominated for Mobile Esports Player of the Year but the awards for the above categories were bagged by Judo Sloth & Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales respectively.
Backed by recent accolades, the leading Esports organisation S8UL, in collaboration with The Esports Club will also be inaugurating the first-ever gaming fest, a two-day extravaganza sponsored by Lenovo and Intel, dedicated to passionate fans from across the country. This exciting event, the S8UL Gaming Fest, will take place in Bengaluru from July 29-30. The passes for the S8UL Gaming Festival are already live on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/s8ul-gaming-festival-tickets-676580910717?aff=Media
Previously, S8UL had become the country’s first Esports organization to win globally at the coveted ‘Esports Awards 2022’ for the ‘Content Group of the Year category in December 2022. They won it against global sensations from the industry, including 100 Thieves, FaZe Clan, OTK, G4TV, Tribo Gaules, etc, and made the country proud on the Global Gaming Stage. During the same awards, Mortal secured the second spot in the ‘Esports Personality of the Year Award.
The winners of the Global Impact on Mobile Gaming award is none other than @S8ulesports accepting the award is @Mortal04907880 & @8bit_thug pic.twitter.com/X5EAeuoEoQ
— MOBIES (@mobiesawards) July 15, 2023
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
