The Rise of Horaa Esports: Shaping the Future of PUBG Mobile in South Asia
Founded in October 2023 by popular content creator and streamer Sanjan Gautam (better known as CR7 Horaa), Horaa Esports has transformed from a grassroots passion project into one of the most dominant and respected professional gaming organizations in South Asia. Representing Nepal on the world stage, Horaa Esports has cemented its status as a premier force in the PUBG Mobile competitive ecosystem.
Key Achievements on the International Stage
Horaa Esports quickly bridged the gap between regional competitions and global S-Tier events. Known for their high-fragging playstyle and adaptability under pressure, the squad has consistently delivered impressive results against the world’s elite teams:
PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC): Horaa Esports proved their consistency on global soil, securing a 9th-place finish at PMWC 2025 and elevating their standing to an 8th-place finish at PMWC 2026.
PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO): Demonstrating top-tier international prowess, Horaa captured 2nd place in the PMGO Season 1 South Asia Finals and recently broke into the global top 5 with an impressive 4th-place finish at the PMGO 2026 Season 2 Global Main Event.
Regional Dominance: Within Central and South Asia, Horaa has consistently posted podium finishes,including 2nd place at PMSL CSA Spring 2025 and 3rd place at PMGO Season 2 SA Finals.
Competitive Ranking and Regional Standing
In South Asia's fierce PUBG Mobile circuit—a region historically contested by powerhouse teams like DRS Gaming and Trained to Kill (T2K)—Horaa Esports consistently ranks among the top 3 teams in South/Central Asia.
On the global scale, Horaa Esports is widely regarded as a top-15 global contender, frequently qualifying for S-Tier global events and competing side-by-side with powerhouse teams from Southeast Asia, China, and the Americas.
Role and Impact in the PUBG Mobile Ecosystem
Horaa Esports plays a pivotal role in elevating the South Asian PUBG Mobile scene:
Pioneering the Content-to-Esports Pipeline: Founded by a creator, Horaa Esports bridged the gap between casual streaming culture and cutthroat esports competition. They have inspired a new generation of players in Nepal to pursue professional esports as a legitimate career.
Aggressive, High-Tempo Playstyle: Horaa is renowned for its fearless combat strategies. Rather than playing passive zone-edges, the roster actively seeks early-to-mid game engagements, raising the technical standard for aggressive fireteams across South Asia.
Global Visibility for Nepalese Esports: Alongside legacy teams, Horaa Esports has put Nepal firmly on the global esports map, drawing millions of peak concurrent viewers during international broadcasts.
Current Roster
Horaa Esports owes much of its recent success to a well-balanced roster blending mechanical firepower with tactical discipline:
JiGGL3 (Suprim Adhikari) – In-Game Leader (IGL)
NoFear (Aayush Lama) – Assaulter / Fragger
SkY (Aakash Sotang Rai) – Assaulter
SleepY (Shital Rai) – Support / Flex
HaitDami (Prabesh Gurung) – Fragger
MafiaNinja (Ugyen Lama) – Coach
Conclusion
Horaa Esports represents more than just a successful competitive lineup; they embody the rapid rise of South Asian esports on the world stage. Driven by strong community support, visionary leadership, and raw tactical talent, Horaa continues to challenge global giants and set new milestones in PUBG Mobile history.
