By Sachit Subba • ESPORTS • Aug 04, 2025 03:30 AM • 189 views
In a historic performance on the global stage, Nepal's HORAA Esports team has secured an impressive ninth-place finish at the PUBG Mobile World Cup, held under the grand banner of the ongoing Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. HORAA closed their campaign with flair, clinching a chicken dinner in the final match of the tournament, lifting their total to 100 points across 18 games — enough to land them inside the top ten in the final standings.
A Financial Windfall
The standout showing wasn't just about rankings; it brought with it a significant financial reward. HORAA Esports bagged a total of USD 127,500 across different phases of the tournament, broken down as follows:
$27,500 for finishing 13th in the Group Stage
$25,000 from their strong showing in the Survival Stage
$15,000 earned through a showcase match
$60,000 for their ninth-place finish in the Finals
Converted to Nepalese currency, the total prize pool amounts to a staggering NPR 17.89 million — a massive achievement for a team representing a country still finding its footing in the global esports ecosystem.
Fighting Through the Ranks
HORAA's journey to the top ten was anything but straightforward. The team initially fell short of the top eight in the Group Stage, finishing 13th and thus missing direct qualification to the Grand Finals. This setback forced them into the intense Survival Stage, where only the top 8 teams would progress to the Finals. Rising to the challenge, HORAA secured their Grand Finals berth by finishing inside the Survival Stage's top tier, collecting 108 points from 12 matches, including two chicken dinners — a sign of their resilience under pressure.
Champions Crowned
While HORAA earned admiration for their gritty campaign, it was Myanmar's YG Esports who walked away with the championship trophy, marking a triumphant run through the global tournament. HORAA's top-ten finish isn't just a win for the team — it's a breakthrough moment for Nepali esports on the world stage. With mounting global exposure and growing financial incentives, Nepal's esports scene is proving it belongs in the big leagues.