The Indian esports scene is abuzz following the dramatic partnership breakout between BMPS 2025 champions Team Aryan and their organization, TMG Gaming. After Team Aryan x TMG Gaming clinched the coveted title and a massive ₹1.25 crore prize, along with a direct slot in PMWC 2025 at EWC 2025, the victorious team announced their separation from TMG Gaming. Now, TMG Gaming has released a statement, shedding light on their perspective of the events that led to this unexpected split.
TMG Gaming Breaks Silence on Team Aryan Split
In their detailed statement, TMG Gaming emphasized their foundational mission: to nurture grassroots talent and foster an ecosystem where aspiring underdogs can thrive. They highlighted their significant investment in Team Aryan, including the acquisition of the team for a six-month period prior to BMPS 2025, a time when third-party tournaments were scarce. TMG Gaming asserted that they believed in Team Aryan’s potential when few others did, offering them a “standard esports contract in India,” complete with monthly salaries and fulfilling all requests, a claim they state is backed by complete records.
The core of the dispute, according to TMG Gaming, revolves around a staggering salary hike demand. After qualifying for the LAN finals, Team Aryan allegedly requested a “1500 percent salary hike,” a stark contrast to the initial 30-50 percent hike discussed during the contract signing. TMG Gaming claims that despite their “continued support and fair negotiations,” Team Aryan chose to “walk away by breaching the contract.”
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TMG Gaming stated that they initially maintained silence to protect the “spirit of Team India,” prioritizing unity for national representation. However, with “silence misread as weakness and false narratives spreading,” they felt compelled to respond. They vehemently denied accusations of exploitation, affirming that the support provided was “fair, transparent, and built on mutual trust.” TMG Gaming believes that misrepresenting their journey disrespects not only their organization but also the broader effort to create opportunities for new talent in the esports community.
With over five years dedicated to launching emerging players and investing in the community, TMG Gaming expressed concern that “misleading stories harm the very foundation that allows such journeys to exist.” Their statement concluded with a powerful message, asserting their commitment to “supporting dreams, not feeding egos” and prioritizing “Team India, not personal agendas.”
This ongoing saga between Team Aryan and TMG Gaming undoubtedly casts a shadow on their recent triumph and sparks a crucial conversation about contractual obligations and player-organization relationships in the burgeoning Indian esports industry.
