India Takes Second Place at 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship

India sent 11 young Scrabble players to a world tournament in Nairobi.

The tournament was for players under 18 and ended on August 9, 2026.

India finished second among the teams and won the Runner’s Up Trophy.

Suyash Manchali came third among all players, with 18 wins.

Madhav Gopal Kamath came fifth with 16.5 wins.

Ahana Goyal and Samarth Manchali also finished in the top 20.

Samarth came second in the under-14 category.

Players from 136 competitors and more than 25 countries took part.

The team was guided by manager and mentor Neeta Bhatia.