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Mortal, also known as Naman Mathur has won the Global Esports Awards 2024, Part 2 award for ‘Content Creator Of The Year’ in Los Angeles. Mortal was able to beat internationally renowned players like Tarik celik, Ibai llanos garatea and Marc “Caedrel” Lamont at the grand ceremony, confirming his status as India’s top gamer.
Mortal’s historic victory is a milestone, not just for his own journey but also the Indian gaming scene as a whole. His illustrious career in gaming has been rewarded with numerous awards, including titles as an esports-athlete for BMPS Season 1 (2022) and PUBG Mobile club Open (2019). His distinctive and impactful content has earned him over 7 million YouTube subscribers and more than 5 million Instagram followers, making him India’s most influential gamer.
Naman Mathur, aka Mortal and Co-founder of S8UL Esports said, “This award is an incredible achievement for not only me, but also for the entire Indian gaming community. It is an incredible feeling to see my passion for gaming resonate with so many people. This achievement will hopefully inspire more young gamers in chasing their dreams, and believing that they can also earn global recognition by hard work and dedication. S8UL has been the foundation of my journey. I am grateful for their support. This success does not belong to me alone. It belongs to all the fans, team members, and supporters who believed in my potential and Indian esports.
Mortal was the only Indian gamer to have been nominated six times in a row for these prestigious awards. Mortal has been nominated in various categories such as “Esports Mobile player of the year”, “Streamer of the year” and “Esports personality of the year”. His victory in the latest edition is testament to his contribution to the growth of the gaming and esports ecosystem in India.
This award has a deep personal meaning to me. This recognition of Mortal is a victory that we all share. It takes me back to the beginning. Every moment, from the late nights to sacrifices has brought us here. Together, we are not only creating history but shaping the future for gaming and esports worldwide. “A victory for him, a landmark for Indian esports!” Animesh Animesh aka 8Bit Thug said, Co-founder of S8UL Esports.
The Esports Awards are the most prestigious event in esports. They aim to showcase the best performance and innovation of players, teams and media.
“When we started our journey, we didn’t know how far we would go, but we knew that we were all in it together. Mortal was always like a brother and I feel proud to see him receive this award. To be honored with this award today is a testament to the many hours, efforts and hearts we have poured into creating who we are and our values,” said Lokesh “Goldy” Jain, co-founder of S8UL Esports.
Mortal’s success reaffirms India as a powerful force in global gaming and esports.
