Sohaib, Taha and Hasham qualified in A division of Qualifying Tournament for WESPA Youth Cup (WYC)

World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) Youth Cup, formerly the World Youth Scrabble Championship has been contested every year since 2006. This championship is open to players under the age of 18 and it not only gives players the opportunity to show their Scrabble skills but it is a great way of making friends with others from varied cultures. About 80 players under 18 years of age are competing for a place in the Pakistan team to participate in this scrabble championship. 

The players are divided into two groups of A and B. Division A comprises of players that have played in international tournaments in the past while the division B comprises of players that have never played an international tournament. Top ten players from each category will be eligible for participation in the WYC.

According to the Director Youth program of Pakistan Scrabble Association Mr. Tariq Pervez a second division is created in order to give a window of opportunity to new players who may not be able to get selected in the presence of experienced players. This opportunity will give them a taste of international scrabble and will prepare them for the future.

At the end of day one of qualifying rounds, Sohaib Sana Ullah was leading the A division with 7 wins and a spread of 669 followed by Taha Mirza who also had 7 wins but was second with a spread of 416 while Hasham Hadi was 3rd with 6 wins and a spread of 597. While in division B, Sheryar Hassan Khan was leading with 8 wins and a spread of 605 and Ali Wasif, who also had 8 wins and was lying second with a spread of 450. S. Hammad Hamid was 3rd with 7 wins and a spread of 1212.

Nine (9) other matches will be played today and the Pakistan team will be announced at the end of 18 rounds.

World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) Youth Cup is an event that takes place every year in a different part of the world. Last year it was held in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia whereas this year it will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th December.