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S8UL Secures India's Spot in League of Legends at 2026 Asian Games
S8UL Esports has qualified for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after winning the National Esports Championship (NESC) 2026 qualifiers. The team, which includes veterans from the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, will compete in League of Legends events from September 23 to October 2, 2026, with regional qualifiers set for mid-June.
Quick Facts
Who
S8UL Esports
What
qualified to represent India in League of Legends at 2026 Asian Games
When
2026 Asian Games
Where
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- qualified to represent India in League of Legends at 2026 Asian Games
- won National Esports Championship (NESC) 2026 qualifiers
- will compete in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- S8UL Esports
- Team SouL
Indian esports organization S8UL has qualified to represent the country in League of Legends at the 2026 Asian Games after winning the National Esports Championship (NESC) 2026 qualifiers. The team will compete in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where the League of Legends events are scheduled from September 23 to October 2, 2026.
Several members of the S8UL roster previously represented India at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, where they finished fifth. Their return brings valuable experience as they prepare for the upcoming regional qualifiers in mid-June 2026, which will determine their path to the main event.
S8UL was formed from the merger of Team SouL and 8Bit Creatives between 2018 and 2020. Based in Mumbai, the organization now fields teams across 18 different gaming titles and has earned multiple national and international championships.
Esports was introduced as a medal event at the 2018 Asian Games, and its inclusion continues to evolve. S8UL’s qualification marks a significant milestone for Indian esports as the team aims to improve on their previous performance at the continental level.
Why This Matters
S8UL's qualification marks a historic step for Indian esports, as the team aims to build on its fifth-place finish from the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. For Indian gamers and esports enthusiasts, this signals growing recognition and infrastructure for competitive gaming in the country. The outcome could influence future investment in local esports talent and team formations.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2018
WireEsports introduced as a medal event at the Asian Games
Jan 1, 2023
WireS8UL members finish fifth at Hangzhou Asian Games
Jun 17, 2026
WireS8UL wins NESC 2026 qualifiers to qualify for Asian Games