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@lotus8mao

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Founder @l8esportsofficial | VP @dunplastpolybag | Industry Leader @msea_gg | Mental Performance Coach | Esports Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher |

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Hello, Winnipeg... something BIG is coming. 🎮 Stay tuned for more information!

#Girlgamerfestival #Wearelotus8 #RRC #toursimwinnipeg #Winnipeg taken in RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg by @lotus8mao

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5 months ago

🇬🇧 DREAMHACK BIRMINGHAM RECAP 🎥

Our Lotus 8 Warzone squad finished Top 9 in the WORLD at the Call of Duty WRS Finals… and this mini documentary captures the full journey. @dreamhack
@cod_esports

Proud of this team. The grind, the pressure, the growth all of it showed on the world stage.

Huge shoutout to @skinner_300103 , Havoc, @millsy.tv and our amazing manager Braden @parcelsportsgroup for representing at the highest level.

Special thank you to @thecoachmyles for guiding the team through our PMM performance training mindset is everything.

And to our creative team Matt @matt.lansdown behind the lens and our Editor Tae @taebounmy on the edits… you brought this story to life 🎬

Next stop: DreamHack Atlanta 🇺🇸
Let’s keep building.

#Lotus8 #Warzone #DreamHack #WRS #Esports taken in Birmingham, United Kingdom by @lotus8mao

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6 months ago

As we close out 2025, we would like to take a moment to reflect on what has truly been a landmark year for Lotus 8.

This year, we solidified our place in Rocket League qualifying twice for the RLCS NA Regional Main Stage and establishing ourselves as a Top 10 Rocket League organisation in North America. We also made history for Manitoba by qualifying for the Call of Duty: WSOW Global Finals 2025, representing Canada as the only Canadian organisation on the world stage competing for 1 Million USD, competing against 49 international teams in Las Vegas this October 1st. Thank you to CTV Winnipeg, CTV Nationals, Winnipeg Sun and Virgin Radio 103.1 for covering our story!

Beyond competition, we continued to build impact. We successfully completed our 2025 Manitoba First Nation Wellness Tour in partnership with MFNERC-Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, with expansion continuing into 2026.

Receiving Manitoba Government support for our PMM (Performance Mindset & Mindfulness) Program to help us scale our program, was a major milestone that further validated the work we’re doing in youth development, wellness, performance, competition and education as we now scale nationally in 2026. We have created new PMM arms that tie into mental health for 2026 to further our support within youths and educational systems.

From a production and events standpoint, we hosted 20+ Canada-wide Esports events, in person tournaments, in person activation's, Monthly online tournaments and including one of the largest Call of Duty Warzone Pro-Am tournament the scene has seen.

We were also proud to collaborate with traditional sports orgs such as the CEBL Championship, Winnipeg Sea Bears, Winnipeg Jets, and Manitoba Moose, continuing to bridge Esports and mainstream sport in meaningful ways.

This year was busy. It was demanding. And it was incredibly rewarding.
We are deeply grateful for our co-owners, Investors, Management team, Media team, PMM Coaches, Tier 1 players, Partners at Telus Canada, Scholastics Partners at MSEA , Content Creators, Students, Community and so many more. None of this happens without the trust, belief, and collective effort of everyone involved. by @lotus8mao

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Lotus 8's 2025 World Series of Warzone Global Finals Recap @cod_esports

#CallofDuty #wearelotus8 #Warzone #WSOW by @lotus8mao

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Hello from the Lotus 8 owners @lotus8mao @parcelsportsgroup at Winnipeg Jets Fan Fest!

Thank you to the @nhljets for having us!

#NHLjets #wearelotus8 #winnipeg taken in hockey for all centre by @lotus8mao

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CEBL Championship Weekend Recap

Thank you to our partners at @esport_canada , along with our collaborative partners CEBL @cebleague and the @wpgseabears , for trusting Lotus 8 and giving us the opportunity to be part of the 2025 CEBL Championship Weekend.

We were honored to host an NBA 2K tournament for championship tickets, run quest challenges, free play stations, giveaways, and raffles for the community.

Thank you to @wpgcreators for helping us volunteer all weekend! #TwitchWinnipeg

A special thank you to our valued partner at ASUS Canada @asus_ca for supplying us with their ASUS ROG G700 computers, which made the experience truly top-tier and giveaways!

#CEBL #winnipegseabears #esportcanada #Lotus8 #Asus taken in True North Square by @lotus8mao

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Huge thank you to Winnipeg School Division @winnipegsd for inviting Lotus 8 @l8esportsofficial to the WSD Middle School Esports Expo at General Wolfe!

Short highlight clip of our presentation for WSD Students and teachers.

@thecoachmyles and I had an amazing time connecting with students and teachers, sharing what Lotus 8 is all about—from our PMM (Performance Mindset Mindfulness) program to the importance of mental and physical wellness in esports.

We also ran live sessions on mobility stretches you can do right at your desk and guided performance meditation to help players stay sharp, calm, focused and overall well being.

Appreciate the opportunity, WSD!

#Lotus8 #winnipegachooldivisoin #EsportsWellness #MentalHealthInGaming #PMMsystem #EsportsEducation #StretchAndGame #MindfulGaming taken in General Wolfe School by @lotus8mao

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Lotus 8 Wellness Tour | Manitoba First Nation School System 2025

Keeseekoowenin First Nations school

Thank you to @MFNERC for trusting us with this opportunity. We’re truly honored to educate the communities and help empower the next generation through esports and wellness.

🏆 PMM Training (Performance, Meditation, Fitness, and Nutrition)
📇Career Paths within Esports
📹Media and Production
⚽ Rocket League Activations
🎮 Super Smash Bros Tournaments
🎟️ Custom Jersey Raffles
🥗 Healthy Snacks powered by @supplementworldwpg Supplements World Canada

Thank you to our partners @supplementworldwpg
And our team @l8esportsofficial @thecoachmyles @l8pagzj
@taebounmy

Empowering First Nations schools with esports + wellness!
Let’s go, Timber Wolves! #Esports #Wellness #Mfnerc #PMM #Lotus8 #manitoba taken in Manitoba, Canada by @lotus8mao

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2 years ago

Special thanks to our partners at @msea_gg for inviting me and my team @thecoachmyles @l8esportsofficial to the 2025 Provincial Scholastic Brawlhalla event! What an incredible experience we had on March 22nd.

We had the opportunity to coach Rocket League and run our PMM program at @mrkobesmb @ecole.dugald.school's Esports Lab, helping students level up their game before they competed. We also handed out Lotus 8 gear and raffle prizes!

Beyond the competition, we connected with parents and teachers to share more about Lotus 8 and our movement to bring wellness into esports. More schoolastic events to come! #L8Wellnessmovement

#EsportsWellness #Lotus8 #MSEA #schoolastic #manitoba by @lotus8mao

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2 years ago

RLCS #3 Open Majors Top 16 North America Regional Highlights @rlesports

Purple and white will be back on the pitch Spilt 2. #wearelotus8 #esports

We made history for Manitoba. We're aiming for top 8 Playoffs in all the Majors Spilt 2. "The Rising Stars of NA". #staytuned

I am proud of our team and the progress we been making lately. We have not been taking steps but leaps. Esports world wait and see we do next!

#manitoba #winnipeg #canada #rocketleague #rlcs by @lotus8mao

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Minecraft acts as a creative platform where students participate in a track race inspired by indigenous culture. Four communities compete, focusing on land-based education through gaming. A national eSports challenge promotes mental health awareness and routines, while a 21-day physical activity challenge encourages teamwork and creativity. eSports enhances life skills and community engagement, providing students with opportunities for collaboration and technological access.

We had the opportunity to work with @mfnerc students, coaches and teachers late last year and introduce our performance program called Performance mindset mindfulness program to empower students with healthy gaming habits. Thank you @mfnerc!

#wearelotus8 #mfnerc #Lotus8Wellnesstour2025 #esportseducation #minecraft #esports by @lotus8mao

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