Oasis Gaming wins VALORANT Challengers PH Regional Split 1 Grand Finals
Oasis Gaming (OAS) completes their revenge vs. NAOS to win the Grand Finals in the VALORANT Challengers – PH Regional Qualifiers Split 1, February 22, 2026.
The Grand Finals ended after five close games between the two invited squads. OAS entered the Grand Finals after winning their Lower Brack Finals match vs. PH Rejects. They lost the Upper Bracket Finals match to NAOS last February 20.
Not an easy victory
It was back and forth as OAS took the first round 13-11 in Bind while NAOS dominated game 2 in Haven. Afterwards, game 3 in Split brought OAS to an early match point. NAOS had the early lead with a 7-0 win streak, but OAS refused to give up another point when they went on a nine round win streak to steal the lead 11-7. Led by Mark Anthony “marky” Tuling’s 20 kills and 10 assists, they closed game 3, 13-11.
Game 4 in Abyss was NAOS’ revenge as they led throughout the round with Federico “Papiii” Evangelista’s consistent clutch to end the game with 18 kills, earning a 95% KAST.
However, victory ultimately belonged to OAS in Breeze, despite Papiii’s efforts during the final rounds. Game 5 ended 13-9 and crowned OAS as the new champions. They will receive $12,500, while NAOS will win $10,000 for their second place finish.
Jhian Zeus “Zeus” Dela Vega topped the OAS’ scoreboard with 97 kills and ACS of 246. Meanwhile, NAOS’ Papiii achieved 100 kills, an 80% KAST, and an ACS of 251.
Marky’s return as a champion
The last time OAS won VALORANT Challengers was in 2021 in Stage 3 vs. Sunsparks. Marky was on the roster with other former OAS players. They entered SEA Challengers that year but finished 13th-16th.
Their victory and placement in SEA Challengers Split 1 marks Marky’s comeback in the global stage with OAS. According to Marky during the post match interview with hosts Vill and Tayrawr, this is his most memorable championship, “For me, this is the most memorable championship because of the new team. It’s like a new system.”
Marky previously competed with now Global Esports player, Xavier “xavi8k” Juan in their 2024 Split 2 run when they finished in third.
OAS and NAOS will meet again in the VALORANT Challengers Split 1, beginning on March 5.
