Big news just hit the Indian esports scene: Tanmay “Scout” Singh is now playing BGMI for Medal Esports. This isn’t just another roster shuffle – it’s one of India’s biggest gaming names landing on a squad hungry to prove itself. Let’s break down why this matters.
Who Is Scout? A Legend in Indian Esports
First, know Scout. He’s been a force in competitive mobile gaming for nearly a decade. Started in Counter-Strike, became a legend in PUBG Mobile, and now dominates BGMI. The guy wins: runner-up at a world league, third in a major Indian series, and he racks up tournament cash – over $60k earned. Off the battleground, he’s huge: 5 million YouTube subscribers, major brand deals, net worth in the tens of crores. He brings serious firepower and serious eyeballs.
Now, Medal Esports. They’re a solid team, founded in 2021, making steady climbs. They grabbed 8th in the last big BGMI series and snagged 2nd at the Caribbean Clash earlier this year. But here’s the thing: they’ve had moments where they just couldn’t close it out, like a rough 31st-place finish last year.
Medal Esports Now Have:
- Altu (Altaf Attar) & Scout (Tanmay Singh) – Support
- VeNoM (Shoeb) – IGL
- A1mbot (Vikramaditya Dev) & Termi (Aakash Hirawat) – Fraggers
Raw skill? Plenty. Veteran leadership and clutch experience? That’s where Scout walks in.
So what does this move actually do?
- Medal gets a brain and a trigger finger. Scout isn’t just a great player; he’s a proven In-Game Leader (IGL). Medal needed that consistent, late-game decision-making under pressure. Scout provides it. He’s the glue guy who can flank, assault, and lead all at once.
- Instant credibility and attention. Let’s be real: Scout moves the needle. His massive fanbase follows him. Sponsors notice. This instantly puts Medal in more conversations, right alongside the GodLikes and Team SouLs. It signals they’re playing for the top spot.
- Scout is all-in on competing. He co-owned Revenant XSpark, but he left that role to play. Joining Medal shows he’s focused on grinding, winning tournaments, and lifting this specific squad. That hunger matters.
What happens next? All eyes are on the iQOO Battlegrounds Series kicking off soon. That’s the real test. Can Scout mesh quickly with Termi and the young guns? Can they turn potential into consistent podium finishes? That’s the challenge.
The bottom line? Medal Esports just made a power play. They landed a legend who fills their biggest need. Scout gets a fresh start with a motivated team. It’s a win-win with serious potential to shake up the entire Indian BGMI hierarchy. The battlegrounds just got a lot more interesting.