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Wednesday November 20, 2024

Pakistan's Sohaib Sanaullah wins title at scrabble tournament in US

Sohaib's brother, Daniyal Sanaullah manages to secure fourth position in tournament participated by 174 players

By Faizan Lakhani
October 21, 2024
Pakistans Sohaib Sanaullah (right in yellow shirt) poses for a photo after winning the B Division of the Lake George Scrabble Tournament in New York. — Reporter
Pakistan's Sohaib Sanaullah (right in yellow shirt) poses for a photo after winning the B Division of the Lake George Scrabble Tournament in New York. — Reporter

Pakistani Scrabble player Sohaib Sanaullah has secured another triumph for the nation by winning the B Division of the Lake George Scrabble Tournament in New York, United States.

The 22-year-old showcased a remarkable performance, clinching victory in 14 out of 15 games to emerge as the champion.

He made his comeback to competitive Scrabble after a four-year hiatus following the completion of his education. 

However, the break had no impact on his game as he dominated the competition.

Sohaib not only won the B Division title but also claimed the award for the highest single move, scoring an impressive 163 points. He further demonstrated his excellence by achieving the highest single-game score of 646 points, securing another accolade.

In the tournament, Neil Gaine finished second, while Justin Morris took third place. Sohaib's brother, Daniyal Sanaullah, also performed admirably, securing the fourth position.

A total of 174 players from various divisions participated in the prestigious Scrabble tournament, highlighting its competitive nature and international standing.

The outstanding performances by Pakistani players continue to prove that they are making their mark on the global Scrabble scene, demonstrating their mental prowess in this highly competitive game of words.