S8UL Esports has officially entered the League of Legends scene by signing a top South Asian roster featuring three Indian players who represented the country at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
According to a report by AFK Gaming, the team—featuring Akshaj Shenoy (Kat Bot), Aakash Shandilya (Infi), and Mihir Ranjan (Angelslotus)—has consistently dominated regional tournaments and will now compete under the S8UL banner.
As per IGN India, they’re set to debut at Legends Ascend 2025, where the winner qualifies for the LCP Wildcard Playoffs. S8UL co-founder Animesh “8Bit Thug” Agarwal said the move is part of their vision to grow Indian esports globally. With this signing, S8UL now competes across 12 major esports titles.
[REPORT] S8UL Enters League of Legends With Asian Games Stars
One of India’s biggest esports organizations, S8UL, has officially entered the League of Legends scene, and they’re not playing small. They’ve signed a powerhouse South Asian lineup that includes three players who represented India at the 2022 Asian Games. This move puts the S8UL LOL team on the map as one of the few Indian squads competing across 12 major esports titles.
The new League of Legends team features all Asian Games participants: Akshaj Shenoy Kat Bot, Aakash Shandilya Infi, Mihir Ranjan Angelslotus, alongside Ahmed Shahid Nero from India, Mehrab Uddin Ahmed RTO from Bangladesh, and Tharuka Fernando KratoZ from Sri Lanka. Together, they form a strong core with experience, chemistry, and a winning record across multiple South Asian tournaments.
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Their next big step is competing in the Legends Ascend 2025 tournament. The League of Legends Championship Pacific LCP Wildcard Playoffs, a stepping stone to international League of Legends play, will be open to the S8UL LOL team if they win.
[TRENDING] Social Media Cant Keep Calm Over S8ULs League of Legends Lineup
As soon as the news dropped, fans across X exploded with excitement. Many long-time League of Legends players from South Asia expressed pride, saying it’s about time India took the game seriously.
One user wrote, “Ok that was not expected in my radar: @S8ulesports signed a League of Legends team ahead of the start of LASA league.”
I just hope there is a big success for the Indian e-sports team whether it’s on mobile or PC. They have a population of 1 billion it would be very sad if there were no great esports teams, their only major achievements so far only BGMI not even international
— Gothra Sawaiditira (@GothraS) June 13, 2025
Another user commented , “I just hope there is a big success for the Indian e-sports team whether it’s on mobile or PC. They have a population of 1 billion it would be very sad if there were no great esports teams, their only major achievements so far only BGMI not even international”.
[UPDATE] S8UL Is Building a Global Dream
For those following S8UL’s journey, this was always the next step. With competitive rosters already active in games like BGMI, Valorant, Apex Legends, Pokémon Unite, and chess, League of Legends was the natural choice to complete their global esports profile.
CEO Animesh Agarwal also known as 8Bit Thug said this isn’t just about joining a new title. It’s about lifting the South Asian esports ecosystem. The S8UL LOL team represents that ambition and vision perfectly.
The same squad has already proven their strength, winning tournaments like the Skyesports WD Black Cups and SMG South Asia Cups.
Now, under the S8UL banner, the team gains better structure, sponsorship, and visibility. With their track record, the S8UL LOL team is ready to dominate even tougher competition.
Pankaj Kapoor’s Take
League of Legends is one of the biggest esports titles globally. If India wants to be taken seriously in that space, we need a team like the S8UL LOL team to lead the charge.
This decision could inspire more organizations to enter the LoL space and invest in South Asian talent.
More tournaments, more support, and more visibility — this move checks all the boxes. The S8UL LOL team didn’t just join another game; they entered a whole new global arena. Bottom line, this is not just a team switch — it’s a declaration that India is here, and we’re ready to compete.
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