Pakistan’s Affan Salman is the 2024 Youth Scrabble World Champion.
In the final 24th round of the 19th WESPA Youth Scrabble Cup which concluded in Sri Lanka, Affan won 20 games and lost 4 with a spread of +1793.
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Scrabble-2024 World Youth Cup: Day 2 | Pakistan Scrabbler’s Remain Dominant
The 19th WESPA Youth Scrabble Cup being played in Sri Lanka continued on the second day. Pakistan young Green’s continued their dominance by being on the top three spots being occupied by them.
Ahmed Salman’s maintained his sparkling form during the day until he lost to his elder brother Affan Salman and switched the second slot position with him. 13 year old Aehzam Siddiqui jumped up to notch the 3rd position with 13 wins
2024 World Youth Scrabble Championship: Main Event Day 2 – Top Ten Players
| Rank | Player | Won-Lost | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affan Salman PK01 (#59) | 14–3 | +1459 |
| 2 | Ahmed Salman PK04 (#62) | 14–3 | +534 |
| 3 | Aehzam Ahmed PK02 (#60) | 13–4 | +981 |
| 4 | Suyash Manchali IN02 (#14) | 12–5 | +1761 |
| 5 | Manaal Asher PK05 (#63) | 12–5 | +1090 |
| 6 | Adheesha Dissanayake LK01 (#81) | 12–5 | +1058 |
| 7 | Alexis Koh MY09 (#46) | 12–5 | +920 |
| 8 | Archana Padumadasa LK06 (#86) | 12–5 | +914 |
| 9 | Samuel Crispin UK01 (#133) | 12–5 | +690 |
| 10 | Inam Irshad LK02 (#82) | 11–6 | +1201 |
Scrabble-2024 World Youth Cup: Day 1 | Young Green’s Affair; Occupy 1st & 6 Of 10 Slots
The 2024 edition of WESPA Youth Scrabble Cup being commenced in Citrus Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka with the top 138 scrabblers of 22 countries competing.
The Day-One was a totally Green dominated affair with six Pakistani young minds occupying the top ten slots.
Pakistan’s ‘Salman Brother duo’ made an entrance with full authority and control. 12 years old Ahmed Salman was in a sparkling form winning all of the eight games. The only player to be un beaten in eight rounds of the championship. The elder brother, 16 year old Affan Salman is currently at second position having lost only one game.
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2024 World Youth Scrabble Championship: Main Event Day 1 – Top Ten Players
| Rank | Player | Won-Lost | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmed Salman PK04 (#62) | 8–0 | +594 |
| 2 | Affan Salman PK01 (#59) | 7–1 | +992 |
| 3 | Madhav Gopal Kamath IN01 (#13) | 7–1 | +630 |
| 4 | Aehzam Ahmed PK02 (#60) | 7–1 | +552 |
| 5 | Bilal Asher PK03 (#61) | 6–2 | +1055 |
| 6 | Desandu Pitadeniya LK05 (#85) | 6–2 | +980 |
| 7 | Manaal Asher PK05 (#63) | 6–2 | +804 |
| 8 | Suyash Manchali IN02 (#14) | 6–2 | +791 |
| 9 | Dineth Fernando LK04 (#84) | 6–2 | +772 |
| 10 | Muhammad Yadaan PK06 (#64) | 6–2 | +767 |
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WESPA Youth Cup (World Youth Scrabble) 2024 Schedule
Day 3 – 8th Sunday
| 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Game 17 |
| 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM | Game 18 |
| 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM | Game 19 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | Game 20 |
| 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM | Game 21 |
| 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM | Game 22 |
| 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM | Game 23 |
| 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM | Game 24 |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Award Ceremony |
Day 2 – 7th Saturday
| 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Game 08 |
| 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM | Game 09 |
| 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM | Game 10 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | Game 11 |
| 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM | Game 12 |
| 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM | Game 13 |
| 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM | Game 14 |
| 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM | Break |
| 4:50 PM – 5:40 PM | Game 15 |
| 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM | Game 16 |
Day 1 – 6th Friday – Played
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Game 01 |
| 11:20 AM – 12:10 AM | Game 02 |
| 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Game 03 |
| 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM | Game 04 |
| 3:40 PM – 4:30 PM | Game 05 |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Break |
| 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM | Game 06 |
| 6:20 PM – 7:10 PM | Game 07 |
World Cup Youth Championship: 2024 Edition – Countries; Previous Champions & Schedule
The 2024 edition of WESPA Youth Cup (formerly the World Youth Scrabble Championship) will be hosted from 6th-8th September in Citrus Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka.
Players from 22 countries will be participating according to the allowed player quota of each country.
| Country | Players Quota | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Australia | 6 |
| 2. | Bangladesh | 4 |
| 3. | England | 4 |
| 4. | Hong Kong | 10 |
| 5. | India | 10 |
| 6. | Indonesia | 4 |
| 7. | Kenya | 10 |
| 8. | Malaysia | 10 |
| 9. | Nepal | 4 |
| 10. | New Zealand | 4 |
| 11. | Nigeria | 4 |
| 12. | Pakistan | 10 |
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| 13. | Philippines | 4 |
| 14. | Qatar | 8 |
| 15. | Romania | 4 |
| 16. | Singapore | 10 |
| 17. | Sri Lanka | 10 |
| 18. | South Africa | 4 |
| 19. | Thailand | 10 |
| 20. | Trinidad and Tobago | 4 |
| 21. | United States | 4 |
| 22. | Defending Champion | 1 |
| Host Country extras | 20 | |
| Other Countries (each) | 4 |
WESPA Youth Cup (World Youth Scrabble) Champions 2023 – 2006
| Year | Location | Champion | Runner Up |
| WYC 2023 | Trang (THA) | Hivin Dilmith (LKA) | Adheesha Dissanayake (LKA) |
| WYC 2022 Finals | On Line | Hasham Hadi Khan (PAK) | Madhav Kamath (IND) |
| WYC 2021 Finals | On Line | Syed Imaad Ali (PAK) | Madhav Gopal Kamath (IND) |
| WYC 2019 | Kuala Lumpur (MYS) | Tarin Pairor (THA) | Janul De Silva (LKA) |
| WYC 2018 | Dubai (UAE) | Syed Imaad Ali (PAK) | Janul De Silva (LKA) |
| WYC 2017 | Kuala Lumpur (MYS) | Aabid Ismail (LKA) | Janul De Silva (LKA) |
| WYSC 2016 | Lille (FRA) | Sanchit Kapoor (UAE) | Thavalakshman Yoganathan (LKA) |
| WYSC 2015 | Perth (AUS) | Nicholas Hong (SGP) | Abdullah Abbasi (PAK) |
| WYSC 2014 | Colombo (LKA) | Jack Durand (UK) | Yong Jian Rong (SGP) |
| WYSC 2013 | Dubai (UAE) | Moizullah Baig (PAK) | Javeria Arshad Mirza (PAK) |
| WYSC 2012 | Birmingham (UK) | Michael McKenna (AUS) | Cheong Yi Wei (MYS) |
| WYSC 2011 | Johor Bahru (MYS) | Anand Bharadwaj (AUS) | Victor Gwee (SGP) |
| WYSC 2010 | Manila (PHI) | Ker Jen Ho (MYS) | Preedee Khongthanarat (THA) |
| WYSC 2009 | Johor Bahru (MYS) | Ong Suanne (MYS) | Alastair Richards (AUS) |
| WYSC 2008 | Penang (MYS) | Charnrit Khongthanarat (THA) | Khoo Beng Way (MYS) |
| WYSC 2007 | Johor Bahru (MYS) | Toh Weibin (SGP) | Sean Chung (MYS) |
| WYSC 2006 | Wollongong (AUS) | David Eldar (AUS) | Austin Shin (UK) |
WESPA Youth Cup (World Youth Scrabble) 2024 Schedule
Day 1 – 6th Friday
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Game 01 |
| 11:20 AM – 12:10 AM | Game 02 |
| 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Game 03 |
| 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM | Game 04 |
| 3:40 PM – 4:30 PM | Game 05 |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Break |
| 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM | Game 06 |
| 6:20 PM – 7:10 PM | Game 07 |
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Day 2 – 7th Saturday
| 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Game 08 |
| 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM | Game 09 |
| 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM | Game 10 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | Game 11 |
| 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM | Game 12 |
| 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM | Game 13 |
| 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM | Game 14 |
| 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM | Break |
| 4:50 PM – 5:40 PM | Game 15 |
| 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM | Game 16 |
Day 3 – 8th Sunday
| 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Game 17 |
| 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM | Game 18 |
| 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM | Game 19 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | Game 20 |
| 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM | Game 21 |
| 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM | Game 22 |
| 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM | Game 23 |
| 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM | Game 24 |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Award Ceremony |
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