Business UpdateMay 28, 2026, 11:45 PM
E.W. Scripps Crowns Shrey Parikh 2026 National Spelling Bee Champion
AI Summary
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, was crowned the champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a thrilling spell-off. Parikh set a new record by correctly spelling 32 out of 35 words, with "bromocriptine" being his championship word. He defeated Ishaan Gupta, who placed second, and Sarv Dharavane, who secured third place for the second year in a row. Parikh received a $50,000 cash prize from Scripps, along with other significant prizes from various sponsors.
Key Highlights
- Shrey Parikh, 14, from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
- Parikh correctly spelled 32 out of 35 words in a spell-off, setting a new record.
- His championship word was "bromocriptine."
- Parikh received a $50,000 cash prize from Scripps and other prizes from sponsors.
- Ishaan Gupta of Jersey City, New Jersey, placed second, receiving $25,000.
- Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody, Georgia, placed third for the second consecutive year, receiving $15,000.
- This was Parikh's third time participating, having tied for third place in 2024.
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