Team India storms through the South Asia Qualifier unbeaten to secure their spot in the DOTA 2 OXY25 Grand Finals in Russia.
Indian esports continues to shine on the global stage as Team India has officially booked their ticket to the DOTA 2 OXY25 Grand Finals in Russia after dominating the South Asia Qualifier. The squad went unbeaten in their regional campaign, finishing with 5 points from 3 matches in a round-robin format and emerging at the top of the table.
India's Dominance in the DOTA 2 South Asia Qualifier
The South Asia Qualifier featured four competitive nations: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. India showcased superior tactical depth and consistency, finishing with 2 wins and 1 draw. Nepal followed close behind with 4 points, securing the region’s second qualification slot. Bangladesh ended with 2 points, while Sri Lanka managed just 1.
With this performance, India and Nepal move forward to represent South Asia at the world’s biggest university-level DOTA 2 tournament.
Team India’s captain Abhishek Yadav expressed excitement about the milestone:
“Finishing at the top of the South Asia Qualifier is an incredible achievement for our team. We worked tirelessly throughout the campaign, focusing on our team coordination and strategic execution. Representing India at the Grand Finals in Russia against teams from USA, China, Brazil, and other top nations is both an honor and a responsibility. With ₹55 lakh in prize money and national pride at stake, we’re determined to continue this momentum.”
Lokesh Suji, Director of the Esports Federation of India, praised the squad’s dominant run:
“Team India’s flawless campaign exemplifies the exceptional talent in our university esports ecosystem. Their unbeaten record shows the dedication and skill that define competitive Indian gaming. As they now take on world-class teams in Russia, we’re confident they’ll continue to demonstrate India’s rising presence in international DOTA 2.”
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— Esports Federation of India (@esfindia) August 30, 2025
The Global Challenge at OXY25 Finals
At the OXY25 Grand Finals in Russia, India and Nepal will face elite student esports talent from across the globe. Participating nations include powerhouses like the USA, Brazil, China, Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Serbia, and Vietnam.
The tournament boasts a massive 5.5 million Russian ruble prize pool (around ₹55 lakh), making it one of the most prestigious and competitive student-level esports events. With teams from every esports-active continent, the stakes are higher than ever for collegiate DOTA 2.
Here is a short summary of OXY25 Finals:
- Event: OXY25 DOTA 2 Grand Finals
- Venue: Russia
- Date: Not yet confirmed, but scheduled for late 2025
- Format: The world’s top collegiate teams clash for supremacy in DOTA 2
- Prize Pool: ₹55 lakh (5.5M Russian rubles)
Well, with the national flag on their shoulders and an unbeaten record fueling momentum, Team India enters the DOTA 2 OXY25 Grand Finals with confidence. And with Team India and Nepal stepping into the spotlight, South Asia has strong representation on the global battlefield.
Now, all eyes turn toward Russia, where the next generation of esports champions will rise, and Team India is ready to fight for the crown.