Team SOUL Onboards iQOO As Title Sponsor, Introduces iQOO SOUL

In a groundbreaking decision, Team Soul has partnered with iQOO for the next six months and the team will carry the mobile company's logo on their jersey. At the launch event of iQOO 12, SouL Esports' co-owner Animesh 'Thug' Agarwal along with iQOO's CEO, Nipun Marya, unveiled the iQOO SOUL jersey. Till now, Team Soul didn't have a title sponsor and there was a huge reason behind it as revealed by Thug in a podcast with Orangutan Gaming. 

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Thug and iQOO CEO Introduce iQOO SOUL

This is the first time that a partnership like this will be taking place in the esports ecosystem of the country and it is not limited to just one tournament, but will be for multiple events that take place in the next year. The team currently has five of the best players in the country and the roster is seen as one of the most unstoppable ones. The roster includes Sahil Jhakar (SOUL Omega), who is the IGL of the team, supporter Sohail Shaikh (SOUL Hector), assaulters Akshat Goel (SOUL Akshat), Naman Adiani (SOUL Neyo), and Harsh Paudwal (SOUL Goblin).

Since the various rosters of the team came together over the years, they have won various titles: PUBG Mobile India Series (PMIS) 2019, PUBG Mobile Cup Open (PMCO) Spring Split: India, and the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2022. Commenting on the partnership Animesh Agarwal, Co-founder, S8UL said: 

We are thrilled to welcome iQOO as the title sponsor of Team SOUL. This partnership marks a historic moment in Indian Esports and is built on a shared vision of elevating the Esports sector of the country. Through this collaboration, iQOO SOUL has reinforced its position as a powerhouse in the sector, setting a new benchmark for the industry. Aligned with iQOO's commitment to innovation, which resonates with our passion for pushing the boundaries in gaming, our collective aim is to contribute significantly to the ongoing growth and evolution of the Esports landscape.

This partnership is also special for iQOO since they have been organising multiple BGMI tournaments in the country. Talking about the collaboration, Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO said: 

In the dynamic realm of Indian Esports, the partnership between Team SOUL and iQOO as the exclusive title sponsor heralds a groundbreaking chapter. As we proudly unveil the official jersey of 'iQOO SOUL,' this collaboration not only signifies a historic moment but also echoes our shared commitment to elevate the Esports landscape in the country. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to excellence and the collective vision of making strides in the ever-evolving world of competitive gaming.