Gladiators Esports player Destro believes Indian teams are close to competing with most international teams after their performances at the Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup (BMIC) 2026. However, he identified Nongshim RedForce (NSR) as a clear exception, describing the South Korean champions as significantly stronger than the rest of the competition.

Destro Shares His Assessment of BMIC 2026

During a recent livestream, Destro was asked about the level of competition Gladiators Esports faced at BMIC 2026. He explained that he did not notice a significant skill difference between Indian teams and South Korean teams Game PT and FOCUS.

According to Destro, both teams were relatively comparable to the other participants. He also praised KRX and DK for their performances during the tournament.

NS RedForce Stand Above the Competition

Destro had a different assessment of Nongshim RedForce, who dominated the tournament and secured the championship. He believes the team operates at a much higher level than its competitors, including other teams from South Korea.

Emphasising the difference, Destro claimed that if NS RedForce were placed in a lobby with the remaining 15 BMIC teams, they would win 100 out of 100 times.

He attributed this advantage not only to the team's individual strength but also to the overall standard of its domestic competition.

Destro Questions Japanese Teams' Performance

While Destro considered Indian and South Korean teams competitive with each other, he was less impressed by the Japanese teams at BMIC 2026. He felt that the Japanese representatives struggled to deliver strong performances throughout the tournament.

He added that the remaining teams, apart from NS RedForce, could produce relatively similar results against one another. In his assessment, Indian and South Korean teams would each secure multiple wins in such matchups.

Indian Teams Closing the International Gap

Destro's comments highlight the progress of Indian BGMI teams in international competition. With Indian teams getting more opportunities to compete against overseas opponents, the gap appears to be narrowing.

However, Nongshim RedForce's performance at BMIC 2026 demonstrated the level Indian teams still need to reach to challenge the strongest international sides consistently.

India's attention now shifts towards the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026, where Team SouL will represent the country.