NEW DELHI: The prestigious Esports Awards has announced a landmark initiative — the Decade Awards, a special edition of its globally renowned awards show that will honour the most influential individuals, organisations, and moments that have shaped the esports industry over the past ten years.
Among the top honours is the Streamer of the Decade category, and flying the Indian flag high on the global stage is Naman “Mortal” Mathur, the country’s most celebrated gaming icon. Mortal is the only Indian nominee in a powerhouse line-up that includes streaming legends like Ninja, xQc, Pokimane, Shroud, Ibai Llanos, and TimTheTatman.
The Esports Awards: Decade Edition
The Esports Awards Decade Edition is a historic celebration, marking a 10-year retrospective of achievements across the esports and gaming world. With categories like Team of the Decade, Game of the Decade, and Streamer of the Decade, this year’s edition seeks to honour sustained excellence and cultural impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
The finalists for Streamer of the Decade are:@Ninja@IbaiLlanos@shroud@xQc@pokimanelol@Gaules@summit1g@tarik@loltyler1@samyriveratv@timthetatman@Sodapoppintv@MortalxS8ul@Kammeto
✅ Vote now: https://t.co/lKEGs7NlF4
Voting closes on August 11th… pic.twitter.com/tkEusSiB2H
— Esports Awards (@esportsawards) June 13, 2025
Voting for all categories went live on June 13, 2025, and will remain open till August 11, 2025. Winners will be crowned during a live ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 10, 2025, as part of the Esports World Cup. The event will be broadcast globally via Twitch and YouTube.
Mortal: From Local Legend to Global Icon
Mortal’s inclusion in the Streamer of the Decade shortlist is a watershed moment for Indian gaming. Over the past decade, Mortal has been at the forefront of India’s esports revolution — from his early dominance in PUBG Mobile/BGMI to building S8UL Esports, one of the most successful content organisations in Asia.
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With 7 million YouTube subscribers and over 1.4 billion views, Mortal’s journey has inspired millions. His commitment to community-building, sportsmanship, and creative content earned him a massive international following and the respect of the global esports fraternity.
“Lost at words. Just an ocean full of feelings. The #2 curse has been broken… It’s always great to put our Indian flag on any stage whenever possible,” Mortal wrote last year, after winning his first Esports Award.
Awards & Achievements
- Content Creator of the Year (2024) – Mortal won the prestigious award at the Esports Awards 2024, ending his long-standing streak of runner-up finishes.
- Streamer of the Year (2020 & 2021) – First runner-up both years, narrowly missing out to Ibai Llanos.
- S8UL Esports – The org co-founded by Mortal has been a three-time winner of “Content Group of the Year.”
- Nominated in categories like Esports Personality of the Year (2022, 2023), reflecting his multifaceted influence.
Streamer of the Decade Finalists
The 14 finalists for Streamer of the Decade represent the best from across the globe:
- Ninja (@Ninja)
- xQc (@xQc)
- Ibai Llanos (@IbaiLlanos)
- Pokimane (@pokimanelol)
- Shroud (@shroud)
- TimTheTatman (@timthetatman)
- Summit1g (@summit1g)
- Tarik (@tarik)
- Gaules (@Gaules)
- Loltyler1 (@loltyler1)
- SamyRiveraTV (@samyriveratv)
- Sodapoppin (@Sodapoppintv)
- Kammeto (@Kammeto)
- Mortal (@MortalxS8ul) 🇮🇳
Mortal’s nomination places India on equal footing with global giants, signifying the emergence of the Indian gaming scene as a serious player in international esports.
Voting & Ceremony Details
- ✅ Voting Link: esportsawards.com/vote
- 📅 Voting Deadline: August 11, 2025
- 🏟️ Award Ceremony: August 10, 2025, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 🌐 Live Broadcast: Twitch and YouTube
- 🕔 Start Time: 5 PM EST / 2 PM PDT / 10 PM BST / 2:30 AM IST (August 11)
India’s Growing Global Gaming Influence
Mortal’s rise from a PUBG Mobile player to an international esports personality mirrors India’s journey in the digital sports domain. His nomination isn’t just personal—it is national. It showcases how Indian gaming has evolved from a niche hobby to a legitimate global force.
As Mortal competes with the world’s best for the Streamer of the Decade title, millions of Indian fans rally behind him—ready to vote, watch, and witness history.
