NEW DELHI: Team SOULโs BGIS 2025 Grand Finals performance has left fans stunned and disappointed. The team, known for their remarkable achievements in the esports community, finished a humbling 15th place with 72 points after Match 18 in the tournament. A performance that did not reflect the expectations set by fans and the team themselves.
Struggles Throughout the Grand Finals
From the start of the BGIS 2025 Grand Finals, Team SOUL struggled with consistency, making crucial mistakes that cost them dearly. The team, renowned for their strategic plays and dominance, lacked the hunger, fight, and coordination that are typically their strengths. Basic errors, missed opportunities, and a lack of focus were evident as the teamโs performance collapsed under the intense pressure.
Despite showing glimpses of their usual brilliance, Team SOUL failed to maintain the consistency needed to stay competitive. They were overtaken by teams like VXT, GODL, and OG, who executed flawless strategies and displayed exceptional valor, eventually dominating the tournament.
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VXT, GODL, and OG Shine as True Champions
While Team SOUL faltered, VXT emerged as the BGIS 2025 Champions, with GODL and OG putting up stellar performances. These teams left a lasting impression on the esports scene, with their resilience and impressive gameplay setting the bar high for the competition. VXTโs performance, in particular, was unmatched, and they took home the championship trophy.
Team SOULโs result was a stark contrast to these top contenders, with the teamโs finish in 15th place a testament to the challenges they faced throughout the tournament.
Team SOULโs Leaders Reflect on the Result
In the aftermath of their disappointing performance, Lokesh Jain (โ8BitGoldyโ), Animesh Aggarwal (โ8BitTHUGโ), and Naman Mathur (โMortalโ) were open and transparent about the teamโs struggles.
Goldy expressed deep frustration and disappointment, stating:
โMassive respect to VXT, deserved champions. GODL and OG too โ the fight they showed was unreal. Proud of Spower for standing tall when it mattered most. Gutted for akOP โ he deserved more.โ
โHonestly, no excuses. This was embarrassing. We didnโt just lose โ we collapsed. Basic mistakes, no hunger, no fight. It was painful to watch, forget playing. This isnโt what SouL is about. This isnโt the SouL I believe in. We let ourselves, and all of you, down. Big time.โ
Goldy promised change, making it clear that the team would regroup:
โIโm angry. Iโm disappointed. And I promise you โ changes are coming fast. 2-3 days, youโll see. We either fix this, or thereโs no point showing up. Sorry to everyone who backed us. You deserved better.โ
THUG also addressed the situation, acknowledging the teamโs underperformance:
โSooooo. BGIS 2025 has come to an end. Neutrally, what a fantastic performance by VXT, GODL, and RGE. The valor these three teams showed was unmatched. But only one true champion emerged. Congratulations VXT on becoming BGIS 2025 Champions.โ
โComing to Team SouL. We go back to the drawing board. A disappointing and disheartening result overall. Expectations were way way way more than what happened today. Iโm numb and only feel like bringing back SouL to where it truly stood. It is obvious that mistakes are very prominent and itโs visible to us as well. Sorry everyone for this result. Time to get back to making things better for all of us. You can expect some changes in the next 2-3 days. โ
Mortal also emphasized the teamโs need to move forward, stating:
โWe owe it to ourselves and the community to come back stronger. Weโve seen our mistakes, and thereโs only one way forward โ working hard and making necessary changes. I believe in our team, and we will come back stronger.โ
Whatโs Next for Team SOUL?
Looking ahead, Team SOUL is focused on regrouping and analyzing their mistakes. The players have promised changes within the next 2-3 days, with a clear focus on fixing the errors and returning to the top. Goldy, THUG, and Mortal have all expressed their commitment to improving the teamโs performance and ensuring they bounce back stronger in future tournaments.
The fans who have supported Team SOUL through thick and thin are left disappointed but hopeful for the future. As the team rebuilds and recalibrates their strategies, they are determined to show up stronger, better, and more prepared for the next challenge.
In the end, while Team SOULโs BGIS 2025 Grand Finals performance was disappointing, it marks just one chapter in their ongoing journey. Fans can expect the team to learn from their mistakes and rise once again in future tournaments.
