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Who is Shrey Parikh? The Indian-origin teen who won Americas biggest spelling bee

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old Indian-origin student from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after a dramatic spell-off against Ishaan Gupta of New Jersey. The contest featured 18 rounds over three days and ended in a rapid 90-second tiebreaker where Shrey spelled 32 words correctly. His victory continues a strong Indian-origin presence in the competition. The final, held in Washington DC, tested speed, accuracy, and composure under pressure.

29 May 2026 2:08 pm