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ISLAMABAD: According to a report by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) on Monday, a Pakistani teenager has claimed the title at the 19th World Youth Scrabble Championship 2024, held in Sri Lanka.
The international Scrabble competition is designed specifically for young players, typically under 18, offering them a platform to compete at a high level with other Scrabble enthusiasts worldwide, while promoting both linguistic skills and strategic gameplay among the participants.
The championship was first held in 2006, with the inaugural event taking place in Australia. Since then, it has become an annual event, attracting young players from various countries.
Pakistan’s 16-year-old Affan Salman secured the title after playing 23 out of 24 games due to an unassailable lead.
“Affan’s brother Ali Salman won the World Youth title in 2022 providing the only instance of two brothers winning the world Youth championship in history,” the APP reported.
The report said Pakistan had won several awards, including the trophy for being the top-ranked team, with four players from the country finishing in the top 10.
According to Pakistan Television (PTV), this marked a “record fifth time” that the Pakistani team had claimed the championship title. It also informed that 138 players from around the world had participated in the Scrabble competition.