At just 21 years old, Canadian esports player Aarondeep Singh Dhami, better known by his in game alias “Cythe,” has already etched his name into esports history. Competing professionally for G2 Esports, Dhami specializes in Call of Duty: Warzone, where he serves primarily as an Anchor and Co In Game Leader (Co IGL), bringing both strategic discipline and composure to one of the world’s most competitive battle royale scenes.
In August 2026, Dhami reached a historic milestone by becoming the first Sikh champion in Esports World Cup history, following a remarkable victory at the 2026 Esports World Cup Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship in Paris.
A Redemption Four Years in the Making
Dhami, alongside his longtime teammates Anthony “Anziety” Moran and Ashton “Bigman” Ezard, delivered one of the tournament’s most compelling redemption stories. The trio’s journey was shaped by years of playing together and a determination to overcome one of their toughest setbacks.
At the previous Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, the team finished 17th, falling short of the Grand Finals and receiving significant criticism from fans. Rather than allowing the disappointment to break the roster apart, the players remained committed to one another. Through years of roster changes and uncertainty across the Warzone competitive scene, the trio stayed together for four years before officially joining G2 Esports in February 2026.
That loyalty ultimately paid off on esports’ biggest stage.
A Championship Performance
The G2 Esports squad faced an intense field of international competition, including powerhouse organizations such as Gen.G Esports and Leviatán, in a gruelling 11 match Grand Final.
With every game carrying enormous pressure, Dhami and his teammates maintained their composure and executed their strategy when it mattered most. The championship was ultimately decided in the final moments on Rebirth Island, where G2 secured a crucial 3v1 advantage and held on to claim the title.
For Dhami, the victory represented far more than another championship. It was the culmination of years of persistence, team chemistry and resilience following a difficult previous season. More significantly, his achievement created a new chapter in esports history, as he became the first Sikh athlete to win an Esports World Cup championship.
From a disappointing 17th place finish to standing at the top of the podium one year later, Dhami’s journey is a powerful reminder that in competitive esports, setbacks can become the foundation for something much greater.
