S8UL, one of India’s leading gaming and esports content organisations, has announced the acquisition of Team Elite’s Free Fire MAX roster, unveiling its new team, S8UL Elite.
Led by in-game leader Lokesh Karakoti (Pahadi), S8UL Elite features some of the most recognised names in India’s Free Fire circuit: Jayesh Yadav (Mr. Jay), Hasan Haider (Hasan), Adeeb Ansari (Adeeb), and Syed Arman Ali (Arman).
Pahadi, a celebrated Free Fire MAX athlete and creator with over 1.63 million YouTube subscribers, has long been regarded as one of India’s top players. A key part of Team Elite’s championship-winning run at the Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall, he helped secure more than Rs 41.3 lakh in prize money and was honoured with Garena’s ‘Best Sniper of the Year’ award earlier this year.
Mr. Jay, who earned the ‘Rusher of the Year’ accolade at the same event, brings equal experience and aggression, having led multiple top-tier Indian line-ups to success, including a title win at the Free Fire Tri Series 2021. Together with Hasan, Adeeb, and Arman, the team forms an explosive unit aiming to make a strong impact on the Indian Free Fire MAX scene.
Earlier this year, S8UL Esports made history by representing India at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Beyond competition, the organisation continues to drive gaming culture and content, earning four nominations at the Esports Awards 2025, with S8UL Esports, co-founder Animesh Agarwal, and creators Payal Dhare and Raj Varma all recognised for their contributions to the global gaming community.
S8UL Esports co-founder Naman Mathur aka Mortal said, “We are delighted to onboard some of the most promising players from the Free Fire MAX scene. Each of them brings a unique skill set and a deep understanding of the game, making this roster an exciting addition to our esports family. S8UL’s commitment has always been to compete at the highest level across every game we enter, and S8UL Elite marks an important step in that direction. We look forward to seeing the team make its mark in the upcoming tournaments.”
Karakoti added, “Joining S8UL is a dream come true. It’s the home of India’s biggest gaming icons and a brand that has redefined what it means to be a professional gamer and creator in this country. With S8UL’s support, our goal is to compete and perform at the highest level in upcoming tournaments.”
