Shrey Parikh was named 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion
Shrey Parikh has been crowned the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion after a dramatic competition. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga set a record by spelling 32 words in just 90 seconds during the final spell-off. Parikh's victory comes after a challenging journey, including a previous third-place finish and a year of intense preparation.
- ▪Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship.
- ▪He set a record by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds during the final spell-off.
- ▪Parikh received over $50,000 in cash prizes and a trip to Universal Orlando Resort.
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Sports Shrey Parikh was named 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion By Ryan Kostecka Published May 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California has a new national champion. And it’s because of words like bromocriptine, cywyddau and taurokathapsia. In a dramatic “spell-off” to determine the winner, Shrey Parikh emerged victorious and was named the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion. Shrey Parikh, the 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, was named 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.
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