What a moment for Nepal! Horaa eSports, the trailblazing Nepali PUBG team, is jetting off to Saudi Arabia to compete in the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025. This marks a historic milestone as the first Nepali team to qualify for this global showdown. Their journey began with a stellar second-place finish at the PMSL CSA Spring in Kazakhstan, earning them a spot among the world’s elite.
The team, featuring stars like SkY, NoFear, JiGGL3, SleepY, HaitDami, and MafiaNinja, showcased incredible skill, scoring 139 points in the Grand Finals. Their strategic gameplay and high-elimination matches secured a prize of NPR 2.84 million and a ticket to Riyadh. Nepal’s esports scene is buzzing, with over 140,000 viewers tuning in locally during the qualifiers, proving the nation’s growing love for gaming.
From July 25 to August 23, Horaa eSports will battle 24 top teams at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh’s BR Arena. With a $3 million prize pool, the stakes are sky-high. The team, led by Sanjan Gautam and managed by Umesh Budhthapa, carries Nepal’s pride. Their qualification highlights the country’s rising influence in South Asian esports, alongside teams like DRS Gaming and Tribe Aeromacy.
Nepal’s gaming community is rallying behind Horaa eSports, hoping for a standout performance. The E-Sports Association Nepal (ESAN) bid them farewell, with fans wishing for a historic win. As Horaa eSports steps onto the global stage, they’re not just playing for glory but inspiring a new generation of Nepali gamers to dream big.
