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S8UL makes history by becoming the first Indian organization to enter Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2025 with an Australian roster

S8UL makes history by becoming the first Indian organization to enter Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2025 with an Australian roster

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 11, 2025, 17:05 IST

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S8UL, an Indian esports organization, marks a historic moment by entering the Apex Legends EWC 2025, becoming the first Indian team to participate in an international Apex Legends tournament. They've signed an all-Australian roster, including Sharky, Jesko, and Legacy, to represent India at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, featuring a massive $70 million prize pool.

S8UL makes history by becoming the first Indian organization to enter Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2025 with an Australian roster

S8UL enters Apex Legends EWC 2025 (Image via S8UL and Respawn Entertainment)

In a landmark event, the Indian Esports organization, S8UL, has announced its participation in the Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). S8UL has become the first Indian organization to participate in an international Apex Legends tournament. They have signed a roster comprising all Australian players that will represent the club and India in the upcoming global tournament.
The Esports World Cup is the largest multi-tier esports event in history. This year, EWC will be held in BOULEVARD CITY, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will unite over 2000 professional players and 200 top clubs. Hosted by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and ESL FACEIT Group, the event will see multiple tournaments from 25 games, each with its independent tournament format and prize pool. EWC 2025 will feature an unprecedented prize pool of over $70 million or INR 602 crores.
This article will brief you on S8UL’s all-Australian Apex Legends roster for Esports World Cup 2025, and what it means for the future of Indian esports.

S8UL’s Apex Legends roster for EWC 2025

S8UL announced their all-Australian Apex Legends lineup for EWC 2025 on their X account on April 10, 2025. This is the first time an established Indian esports organisation has signed a roster outside the country to represent India on the global stage. The roster comprises talented and well-known players from the Apex Legends competitive scene.
Here’s S8UL’s Apex Legends roster for EWC 2025.

Name	Role	Notable Achievements	Past Teams	Career Earnings
Rick ‘Sharky’ Wirth	Player	ALGS 2022 Champion, Competed at EWC 2024	DarkZero Esports, Team Burger	$320,000+ (approx. ₹2.7 crore)
Benjamin ‘Jesko’ Spaseski	Player	ALGS 2024 Championship, Top 10 at EWC 2023	Guild Esports	Part of duo with $150,000+ total earnings (approx. ₹1.2 crore)
Tom ‘Legacy’ Canty	Player	ALGS 2024 Championship, Top 10 at EWC 2023	Guild Esports	Part of duo with $150,000+ total earnings (approx. ₹1.2 crore)
Harrison ‘Rogers’ Rogers	Coach	Tactical strategist with extensive experience in the Apex Legends competitive scene	—	—

Future of S8UL and Indian esports

Apex Legends is a major esports title on the global stage, and the participation of an Indian esports organization in the Esports World Cup is a major milestone for both S8UL and Indian esports. S8UL continues to establish itself as one of the top esports organizations in the world by representing India in several games like EAFC 25, Chess, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Tekken 8. Here’s what S8UL CEO and Co-founder Animesh Agarwal, aka 8Bit Thug, said about their entry into Apex Legends for EWC 2025,
“We’re incredibly excited to take this next step into Apex Legends with a world-class team. At S8UL, we’ve always believed in pushing boundaries and representing India on the biggest stages. Sharky, Jesko, Legacy, and coach Rogers bring a level of experience and talent that aligns perfectly with our vision for global esports dominance. Representing India on the Apex global stage is a proud moment for us, and we can’t wait to see what this roster achieves at EWC 2025 and beyond.”

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