Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Shrey Parikh has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, overcoming nerves to defeat Ishaan Gupta in a tiebreaker. Parikh spelled 32 words correctly in a record-setting 90 seconds during the spell-off. This victory marks a significant comeback for Parikh, who faced challenges in previous competitions but dedicated himself to rigorous preparation.
- ▪Shrey Parikh won the National Spelling Bee by spelling 32 words correctly in a lightning-round tiebreaker.
- ▪He faced nerves throughout the competition but regained confidence once he received the words to spell.
- ▪Parikh becomes the 31st champion of Indian heritage in the past 37 years of the competition.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onShrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling BeeShrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreakerByBEN NUCKOLS Associated PressMay 28, 2026, 10:17 PM1:26E.W. Scripps Company president and CEO Adam Symson, right, holds the trophy over winner of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Shrey Parikh, 14, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., at DAR Constitution Hall, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Washington.
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