Shrey Parikh

Shrey Parikh Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Title

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Parikh's Triumph and the Spell-Off Record

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., clinched the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee title after a record-breaking spell-off at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., on May 29, 2026. The victory marks his third appearance in the competition, with previous placements of 89th in 2022 and third in 2024, and earns him $52,500 … Read more

14-year-old Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026

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A Decisive Victory in the Spell-Off

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after a dramatic spell-off at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. Parikh secured the $50,000 cash prize by correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second rapid-fire final round. The victory marks a significant milestone for … Read more