Indian esports organization S8UL Esports has officially announced the signing of Ved Bamb, popularly known as Beelzeboy, the reigning champion of the Pokémon GO World Championship. The move marks another step in S8UL’s expansion into global esports titles and strengthens its presence in the competitive ecosystem of Pokémon GO.
Beelzeboy created history in August 2025 when he won the Pokémon GO World Championship in Anaheim, California, defeating Spain’s Leo Marín, also known as P4T0M4N, in the grand final. The victory made him India’s first-ever esports world champion, a milestone moment that brought global recognition to the country’s competitive gaming scene.
Commenting on the signing, Animesh Agarwal, aka 8Bit Thug, Co-Founder of S8UL and 8Bit Creatives, said, “Pokémon is where it all began for many of us as kids – the first battles, the first rivalries, and the first love for competitive play. Our commitment to the Pokémon esports ecosystem continues as we welcome Beelzeboy to the S8UL family. His historic victory showed the world what Indian players are capable of, and we’re excited for what lies ahead as we keep building from the roots of gaming to the global stage.”
From Nagpur to the world stage
Hailing from Nagpur, Beelzeboy began playing Pokémon GO when the game launched in 2016. Over the years, he gradually climbed the competitive ladder through strong performances in regional and international tournaments.
Before becoming the world champion, he had already achieved significant success, including winning the Pokémon GO India National Championship in 2024 and consistently finishing among the top competitors in global events.
Outside of esports, Bamb works as a software developer, balancing his professional career in technology with his competitive gaming journey.
Expressing his excitement about joining the organisation, Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb said, “Winning the Pokémon GO World Championship was a dream come true, and it was incredibly special to represent India on the biggest stage. Joining S8UL is another exciting chapter in that journey. The organisation has consistently elevated Indian esports globally, and I’m thrilled to be part of a team that shares the same vision of pushing boundaries. Together, we’ll try our best to bring many more laurels for the country and inspire the next generation of players.”
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Strengthening S8UL’s global presence
With the addition of Beelzeboy, S8UL further expands its roster across multiple competitive titles. The organisation is widely known for fielding championship-level teams and building one of the largest gaming content ecosystems in India.
The signing also reflects the growing popularity of emerging esports titles like Pokémon GO and highlights India’s increasing presence in global competitive gaming.
