Team India Finishes Second At 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship
India’s 11-member contingent produced an impressive performance to finish as the second-best team at the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC) in Nairobi, which concluded on 9th August. A team of six boys and five girls represented at the WYSC, which is the premier international youth Scrabble tournament for under-18 players, held annually by the World English-Language Scrabble Players…
The 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship concluded in Nairobi on 9th August, with Team India securing the second-place finish. Representing India were six boys and five girls, aged 10 to 17, who competed against over 25 countries. Managed by Neeta Bhatia, the Indian squad included defending champion Madhav Gopal Kamath, who went on to become the first Indian player to win a major global Scrabble tournament.
Suyash Manchali and Madhav shared the top five ranking among the 136 players, while Ahana Goyal and Samarth Manchali also showcased their skills by finishing in the top 20. The Indian contingent's impressive performance highlights the growing competitive youth Scrabble scene in India, with Madhav's success at the 2025 WYSC in Malaysia further solidifying his position as the most consistent youth Scrabble player in the world.
The All-India Schools Championship, introduced recently, has provided a pathway for young talents to enter the competitive Scrabble arena, contributing to the upward trend in India's youth Scrabble performances.
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