Chennai – September 30, 2025: Skyesports, in collaboration with the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) and supported by the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), has concluded the Microsoft Excel World Championship (MEWC) India Qualifier 2025
The tournament, powered by GIGABYTE, drew over 500 registrations nationwide, spotlighting India’s rising talent in data-driven problem solving and analytical excellence.
After multiple rounds of intense online qualifiers featuring complex, time-bound case-solving tasks in Microsoft Excel, Aditya Kumar Darak emerged as the national champion. He now secures a fully funded trip to Las Vegas, USA, where he will proudly represent India at the MEWC 2025 World Finals later this year, competing for international glory and a share of the $61,500 prize pool.
The six finalists who advanced to the decisive stage were:
Prithviraj Mavani
Mohammed Danish
Sourabh
Anup Agarwal
Aditya Kumar Darak
Vighnesh
Each finalist demonstrated exceptional skill in solving advanced problem scenarios, blending logic, speed, and creativity under pressure. Ultimately, Aditya’s precision and consistency saw him prevail against strong competition.
Commenting on his victory, Aditya Kumar Darak said, “Competing in the India Qualifier was an incredible experience. The challenges pushed us to think critically and act quickly, and I’m honoured to now represent India at the World Finals in Las Vegas.”
Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “The Microsoft Excel World Championship India Qualifier is a unique esports tournament that challenges the traditional definition of competition. By putting problem-solving and analytical thinking in the spotlight, it bridges gaming and professional upskilling. We’re proud of Aditya’s achievement and look forward to supporting him as he represents India on the global stage.”
As the Powered By partner, GIGABYTE supported the esports initiative, enabling the qualifier and showcasing its commitment to a wide range of gaming and esports activities in India.
The MEWC India Qualifier underscores India’s growing reputation in global digital competitions, while aligning with national objectives around digital skill development and talent acceleration.