Pokémon GO World Champion Ved ‘Beelzeboy’ Bamb joins S8UL Esports

Outside of esports, Ved is a software developer by profession

S8UL Esports, a global name in esports and gaming content, has announced the signing of Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb, the reigning Pokémon GO World Champion, marking a significant milestone as the organization continues to expand its competitive footprint across global esports titles.

Beelzeboy made history in August 2025 when he clinched the Pokémon GO World Championship, defeating Spain’s Leo “P4T0M4N” Marín in a thrilling grand final at Anaheim, California. A total of 64 of the world’s best players competed in the tournament, where Beelzeboy delivered a remarkable run through the bracket.

Beelzeboy’s path to the World Champion

He began by defeating Chile’s IceCr1S 2–0 in the upper bracket quarterfinals, followed by a 2–1 victory over Brazil’s LNDsRargef in the upper bracket semifinals, with both matches played as best-of-three series.

He then suffered a 1–3 defeat against P4T0M4N in the upper bracket final, but mounted a strong comeback in the lower bracket final with a 3–1 win over LNDsRargef in a best-of-five series.

Carrying that momentum into the grand final, he defeated P4T0M4N 3–1 and 3–2 across two best-of-five series to secure the championship.

With the victory, he became India’s first-ever world champion in the realm of esports and earned USD 20,000 (approximately INR 18.5 lakh) in prize money, placing the country firmly on the global competitive gaming map

Ved Bamb on joining S8UL

Expressing his excitement about joining the organisation, Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb said, “Winning the Pokémon GO World Championship was a dream come true, and it was incredibly special to represent India on the biggest stage. Joining S8UL is another exciting chapter in that journey.

The organisation has consistently elevated Indian esports globally, and I’m thrilled to be part of a team that shares the same vision of pushing boundaries. Together, we’ll try our best to bring many more laurels for the country and inspire the next generation of players.”

8-BIT Thug comments on new joining

Commenting on the signing, Animesh Agarwal, aka 8Bit Thug, Co-Founder of S8UL and 8Bit Creatives, said, “Pokémon is where it all began for many of us as kids – the first battles, the first rivalries, and the first love for competitive play. Our commitment to the Pokémon esports ecosystem continues as we welcome Beelzeboy to the S8UL family.

His historic victory showed the world what Indian players are capable of, and we’re excited for what lies ahead as we keep building from the roots of gaming to the global stage.”

Know more about Ved Bamb

Hailing from Nagpur, Ved began playing Pokémon GO when the game launched in 2016 and steadily rose through the competitive circuit with consistent performances across regional and international tournaments.

Before winning the world championship, he had already established himself as one of the top Pokémon GO competitors globally, including securing the Pokémon GO India National Championship title in 2024 and finishing among the top players internationally.

Outside of esports, Ved is a software developer by profession, balancing his career in technology with his passion for competitive gaming, a journey that highlights the growing diversity of paths within the esports ecosystem.

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