Why CODM Esports is Failing in India

CODM Esports in India is broken. In fact, it might already be beyond repair. From CDM Season 9 highs to the disasters of 2025, the story of COD Mobile esports is one of mismanagement, drama, and constant controversy. XLR8 disqualification, S8UL import rule questions, Vitality visa issues, ESL admin failures, Nodwin silence, account sharing chaos, the list goes on. This isn’t about blaming teams or creators. This is about the ecosystem failing the players, fans, and community. It’s about billion-dollar organizers making rookie mistakes, while players grind day and night just for one dream. So… who’s really running the show? And why is CODM esports in India such a mess? Let’s break it down. 👀 Watch Part 2 where I talk about creators and why their struggle might be even worse. BG Gameplay by ‪@exen_st‬ -    / @exen_st   ~   / rainxexy   https://x.com/RainXexy Chapters 00:00 – Esports Then & Now 02:35 – Who Actually Runs CODM Esports? 04:24 – XLR8 Free Slot Controversy 05:30 – Vitality Visa Allegations 07:20 – S8UL & Frann Rule Violation Claims 08:40 – ESL Mismanagement in Stage 4 09:50 – XLR8 Disqualification 11:50 – Fans vs. Players vs. Ecosystem 12:50 – Closing Thoughts