Only Indian Nominee in a Global Lineup of Legends
Naman Mathur, widely known as Mortal, has earned a nomination for ‘Streamer of the Decade’ at the Esports Awards 2025, becoming the sole Indian representative in this globally prestigious category. The event, set to take place on August 10, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will honor the top personalities, teams, and moments that have defined esports over the last ten years.
Mortal is the co-founder of S8UL Esports and a central figure in Indian gaming. His nomination places him among international streaming icons such as Ninja, Shroud, Tarik, Pokimane, and IBAI, underlining his global influence and enduring popularity.
Previous Nominations
This marks Mortal’s seventh consecutive Esports Awards nomination. Since 2020, he has been recognized across various categories, including ‘Esports Mobile Player of the Year’, ‘Streamer of the Year’, and ‘Esports Personality of the Year’. In 2024, he made history by becoming the first Indian to win ‘Esports Content Creator of the Year’.
With 7 million subscribers on YouTube and over 5.1 million Instagram followers, Mortal has inspired a generation of Indian gamers and helped legitimize gaming as a serious career path. His content and leadership have been pivotal in elevating Indian esports on the global stage.
Under his guidance, S8UL has also achieved international recognition. The organization is the only team in the world to win ‘Content Group of the Year’ three times at the Esports Awards and is currently gearing up to compete at the Esports World Cup 2025.
Mortal’s nomination as ‘Streamer of the Decade’ is a reflection of both his personal achievements and the rise of Indian gaming on the world stage.