S8UL Earns Three Nominations at Esports Awards 2026; Animesh Agarwal and Snax Gaming Among Global Nominees

S8UL, a global leader in esports and gaming content, has once again been recognized on one of the biggest stages in global esports after securing three nominations at the prestigious Esports Awards 2026. The organization has been shortlisted for Esports Content Group of the Year for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year, while Co-Founder Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal has earned another nomination for Esports Personality of the Year following his landmark win in the category last year. Joining them is one of S8UL’s leading creators Raj Varma aka Snax Gaming, who has received his first-ever nomination for Streamer of the Year, marking another significant milestone for Indian gaming creators on the global stage.

Equivalent to the Oscars for esports, the Esports Awards celebrate excellence across competitive gaming, content creation, and industry leadership worldwide. This year’s shortlist places S8UL alongside some of the biggest names in global esports, including T1, Team Vitality, G2 Esports, OpTic Gaming, NRG, and 100 Thieves in the Content Group category, while Animesh joins an elite lineup featuring Faker, Ibai, Caedrel, Jynxzi, Kameto, Magnus Carlsen, and Boaster in the race for Esports Personality of the Year.

The recognition builds on S8UL’s remarkable run at the Esports Awards. The organization has won Esports Content Group of the Year four consecutive times, making it one of the most consistently celebrated gaming organizations globally. Last year also saw Animesh Agarwal become the first Indian to win the Esports Personality of the Year award, reflecting the growing influence of Indian esports leadership on the international stage.

Reflecting on the nominations, Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, S8UL, said: “Being recognised by the Esports Awards year after year is incredibly special because it reflects consistency at the highest level. Winning last year was a moment I’ll always cherish, but earning another nomination alongside S8UL and Snax makes this even more meaningful. Indian gaming is no longer an emerging story, we’re now part of the global conversation and these nominations belong to every creator, player, and fan who has believed in what we’ve been building over the years. We’re excited to once again represent India on one of esports’ biggest stages.”

This year’s nominations also reflect the continued rise of Indian gaming creators, with Snax Gaming earning his second consecutive Esports Awards nomination. After being shortlisted for Esports Content Creator of the Year in 2025, he has now been nominated for Streamer of the Year, highlighting his evolution as one of India’s most influential gaming personalities. Through his engaging content and consistent community-building, Snax has played an important role in S8UL’s success while continuing to expand his reach among audiences in India and beyond.

Snax Gaming added: “Receiving another Esports Awards nomination means a lot because it reflects the journey I’ve been on over the past few years. Last year’s recognition gave me confidence, and this year’s nomination motivates me to keep raising the bar. It’s incredible to see Indian creators being recognised alongside some of the biggest names in global streaming, and I’m grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of many more milestones for our community.”

The nominations come during another landmark year for S8UL, with the organization continuing to strengthen its global footprint across competitive esports and creator-led entertainment. Following its selection into the Esports World Cup Foundation’s Club Partner Program for the second consecutive year, S8UL represented India across multiple titles at the ongoing Esports World Cup 2026 while continuing to expand its international roster, forge partnerships with leading global brands, and grow one of the world’s most influential gaming creator ecosystems.

A four-time winner of the Esports Content Group of the Year award, S8UL operates out of its state-of-the-art S8UL Gaming House 2.0, home to over 25 of India’s leading gaming creators. The organization has collaborated with more than 250 global and regional brands, including iQOO, Monster Energy, Lenovo, Netflix, Krafton, Red Bull, Gillette, Campa Energy, and AMD, cementing its position at the intersection of esports, content, and youth culture.

As voting opens for the Esports Awards 2026, S8UL’s three nominations further reinforce India’s growing influence in the global esports ecosystem, highlighting how the country’s creators, organizations, and industry leaders continue to earn recognition alongside the very best in the world.