Pakistan Sports | June 2026 | 4 min read
⚡ Quick Takeaways
- Pakistan’s PUBG Mobile team 4Thrives finished first in the Asian Games qualifiers in Vietnam.
- The side scored 77 total points after six Grand Finals matches, including two wins.
- Eight teams from the qualifier advanced to the 2026 Asian Games esports event.
- The main Asian Games will run in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
- The result strengthens Pakistan’s growing profile in international mobile esports.
Pakistan’s esports campaign has received a major lift after 4Thrives won the PUBG Mobile Asian Games Qualifiers in Vietnam and secured the country’s place at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
| 77 Total Points |
46 Finishes |
8 |
Pakistan Tops the Qualifier Standings
Pakistan’s 4Thrives delivered one of the country’s strongest esports results by finishing first in the PUBG Mobile Asian Games Qualifiers held in Ho Chi Minh City from June 19 to June 21. The tournament brought together teams from across Asia for a direct route to the 20th Asian Games, where PUBG Mobile will be part of the esports competition.
In the Grand Finals, Pakistan played six matches and ended at the top with two wins, 46 finishes, 31 placement points and 77 total points. Indonesia finished second with 67 points, while host nation Vietnam took third place with 66 points. The 10-point gap over Indonesia underlined Pakistan’s control of the final stage and showed that 4Thrives combined both aggressive finishing and steady placement scoring.
The final stage featured 12 teams, but only the top eight could move forward. Pakistan’s first-place finish means the national side did not merely qualify; it entered the Asian Games field as one of the strongest teams from the qualifier route.
Qualified Teams and Final Numbers
| Rank | Team | Wins | Finishes | Total points |
| 1 | Pakistan | 2 | 46 | 77 |
| 2 | Indonesia | – | – | 67 |
| 3 | Vietnam | – | – | 66 |
| Qualified | Top eight teams | – | – | Advance to Japan |
The qualifier followed a two-stage format. It began with 23 teams divided into two groups, with the top six from each group moving into the final round. The last stage then used six matches to decide the eight teams that would advance to Japan.
Along with Pakistan, the teams that secured qualification were Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Nepal and Myanmar. These teams will join the broader Asian Games PUBG Mobile field, which also includes automatic or pre-qualified places linked to the previous Asian Games medalists and host arrangements.
For Pakistan, the result is important because esports remains a developing competitive sector in the country. A top finish in a continental qualifier gives players, teams, sponsors and local organisers a stronger case for building proper support systems around professional gaming.
Why This Result Matters for Pakistan Esports
4Thrives entered the qualifiers with growing international attention after winning PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1 in Jakarta. That earlier result had already shown that Pakistan could compete with established esports markets. The Vietnam qualification now adds a national-team dimension, as the side has earned Pakistan a place at a multi-sport continental event.
The achievement also gives Pakistani esports a wider public platform. Asian Games participation carries more mainstream recognition than normal tournament circuits because teams compete under national identity and in front of sports authorities, Olympic bodies and international audiences. That exposure can help local esports move from a fan-driven community into a more structured competitive ecosystem.
However, the next stage will be tougher. The Asian Games main event will bring stronger opposition, tighter preparation demands and a much bigger spotlight. Pakistan will need disciplined training, clear support from stakeholders and stable player preparation if it wants to convert qualification into a medal push.
Why it matters: Asian Games qualification gives Pakistan’s esports scene rare mainstream sports visibility and a stronger case for structured support.
Asian Games Stage Awaits in Japan
The 20th Asian Games are scheduled in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Official Asian Games information lists Aichi-Nagoya as the host city and confirms the opening and closing ceremony dates for the event.
PUBG Mobile’s Asian Games competition is expected to place Pakistan against some of the best mobile esports teams in the region. After topping the qualifier, 4Thrives will travel with momentum, but the focus will now shift from qualification success to preparation for the final stage.
For fans in Pakistan, the result is a clear sign that the country’s esports teams are no longer just occasional challengers. They are now capable of winning regional qualifiers and entering major continental events with serious expectations.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the available qualifier figures, official Asian Games information and public esports reporting at the time of writing. Final event schedules and team lists may be updated by organisers.
