4Thrives Walee win Asian Games 2026 bronze for Pakistan in PUBG Mobile
Pakistan has its first esports medal at the Asian Games. The national PUBG Mobile team, made up entirely of the 4Thrives Walee roster (formerly 4Thrives Esports), won bronze at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. They finished 3rd of 12 nations on 100 points, behind Thailand (gold, 128) and China (silver, 114).
The final was played on 28 and 29 September 2026 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname. The medal was Pakistan's fifth of these Games, all bronze.
The same five players after their PMGO 2026 Season 1 win in Jakarta. In Japan they wore Pakistan's colours.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Esports at the 2026 Asian Games - PUBG Mobile |
| Venue | Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Japan |
| Dates | 28-29 September 2026 |
| Format | 12 matches over 2 days, 6 per day |
| Field | 12 nations, 5 players each |
| Pakistan | 3rd, 100 points, 0 WWCD |
| Medal | Bronze, Pakistan's first esports podium at the Asian Games |
Final standings
| Rank | Nation | Points | WWCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 128 | 3 |
| 2 | China | 114 | 2 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | Vietnam | 95 | 2 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 95 | 2 |
| 6 | South Korea | 71 | 1 |
| 7 | Chinese Taipei | 62 | 0 |
| 8 | Jordan | 61 | 1 |
| 9 | Japan | 59 | 1 |
| 10 | Malaysia | 47 | 0 |
| 11 | Uzbekistan | 43 | 0 |
| 12 | Myanmar | 28 | 0 |
Pakistan finished 5 points clear of Vietnam and Indonesia without a single Chicken Dinner. Consistency won the medal.
How the bronze was won
Day 1 (28 September): Pakistan scored 39 points in six matches, 5th on the day.
Day 2 (29 September): Pakistan scored 61 points, the best day-two total of any nation. Match 7 brought 16 points. Matches 8 and 9 added 10 each, and match 11 added 12.
Match 12: Pakistan took 12 points in the last game (4 placement, 8 eliminations). That sealed 3rd place on the overall table.
Scoring system
| Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 10 |
| 2nd | 6 |
| 3rd | 5 |
| 4th | 4 |
| 5th | 3 |
| 6th | 2 |
| 7th-8th | 1 |
| 9th-12th | 0 |
Each elimination is worth 1 point. Ties are broken by WWCDs, then placement points, then elimination points, then best placement in the latest match.
Pakistan's medal-winning roster
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| IQ | Shayan Asad (captain) |
| FALAK | Falak Sher Memon |
| HUZAIFA | Muhammad Huzaifa |
| T24 OP | Hasnain Rehman |
| Nocki | Syed Sameer |
Name spellings differ slightly between the official entry list and team listings.
The road to Japan
Pakistan qualified the hard way. At the qualifier in Ho Chi Minh City (19-21 June 2026), 23 teams fought for 8 berths. Pakistan topped the standings. Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and Myanmar also qualified. Host Japan and the Hangzhou 2022 medallists China, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei received direct places.
The medal caps a big 2026 for this core. They won PMGO 2026 Season 1 in Jakarta, then finished 6th at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 in Paris. Next up is PMGO 2026 Season 2 in Lahore, 20-25 October.
From 4Thrives Esports to 4Thrives Walee
The team now competes as 4Thrives Walee. Pakistani company Walee owns and backs the organisation. Walee's platforms BigBaat and Quick Topups also sponsor the team.
Speaking to The Nation, Chaudhry Waqas Ramzan, Director of Walee and 4Thrives Walee, said:
"Today belongs to our players and to Pakistan. They competed with discipline, resilience and pride, and brought home an Asian Games medal. Walee is proud to stand behind this team, and we hope this achievement opens more doors for young Pakistani players with the ambition to compete at the highest level."
Pakistan's medals at Asian Games 2026
All five medals so far are bronze:
- Esports, PUBG Mobile (4Thrives Walee roster)
- Women's cricket
- Squash, men's singles: Noor Zaman
- Squash, men's singles: Ashab Irfan
- Modern MMA: Asim Khan
Frequently asked questions
Did Pakistan win a medal in esports at Asian Games 2026?
Yes. Pakistan won bronze in PUBG Mobile on 29 September 2026. It is the country's first esports medal at the Asian Games.
Which team represented Pakistan in PUBG Mobile?
The 4Thrives Walee roster: IQ, FALAK, HUZAIFA, T24 OP, and Nocki. The team was previously called 4Thrives Esports.
Who won gold in PUBG Mobile at Asian Games 2026?
Thailand won gold with 128 points and 3 Chicken Dinners. China took silver with 114.
How many points did Pakistan score?
100 in total: 39 on day 1 and 61 on day 2.
Who owns 4Thrives Walee?
Walee, a Pakistani company. Its platforms BigBaat and Quick Topups are team sponsors.
Further reading
- Esports at the 2026 Asian Games - PUBG Mobile on Wikipedia
- Pakistan win fifth medal with esports bronze - The Nation
- 4Thrives Walee wins bronze for Pakistan - The Nation
- 4Thrives Esports on Liquipedia
- 4Thrives Esports team profile
- 4Thrives Esports team page
- PMGO 2026 Season 2 in Lahore
Facts in this article follow the official Asian Games 2026 results as listed on Wikipedia and reporting by The Nation, checked by 4Thrives.com on 30 September 2026.