Soleil Wheeler, known online as Ewok, is a groundbreaking figure in esports as a deaf professional Fortnite player and streamer. Starting in 2018 at the age of 13, Ewok gained recognition for their exceptional skills, supported by Fortnite’s accessibility features such as sound visualization. They became the first deaf gamer to join the prominent esports organization FaZe Clan and have achieved major milestones, including being a Twitch partner, winning the Golden Joystick Award, and earning a nomination for Streamer of the Year in 2020.
Ewok is celebrated for advocating inclusion and representation in gaming. They have used their platform to show that disabilities can be a source of strength, inspiring others with their message of self-pride and resilience. Beyond gaming, Ewok has been featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and has participated in high-profile gaming tournaments like the Fortnite Pro-Am and World Cup.
For more, you can visit Ewok’s profile on the Olympics website.
