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Ghana to host 2025 World Scrabble Championship

 Ghana has been award­ed the rights to host the World Scrab­ble Champi­onship, after edging out Thailand in the bidding process.

This would be the first time Ghana would be hosting the championship and the second time in West Africa.

This event would take place on November 7-16, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.

The championship would comprise two main events, the World Team Scrabble Champi­onship (WTSC) and the World English Scrabble Players Associ­ation Championship (WESPAC).

The WTSC would bring together teams of five players from 16 countries, including the United States and Canada, to compete for national glory.

The WESPAC championship would feature over 600 partici­pants from 30 countries, making it a truly global gathering of Scrab­ble enthusiasts.

In a media brief, the Scrabble Association of Ghana (SCAG), led by Captain Haruna Adamu expressed his excitement about the event, saying, “We are thrilled to bring the world of Scrabble to Ghana, and we’re committed to making it a memorable experience for all participants.

He said, “With its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, Ghana was poised to make the 2025 World Scrabble Champion­ship an unforgettable experience for all participants.”

He emphasised that interac­tions with stakeholders, including the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Authority, have begun to ensure the event’s success.

Furthermore, he said, “This event will not only showcase Gha­na’s hospitality but also provide a significant boost to our economy through tourism and infrastruc­ture development.”

He added, “We’re expecting a significant influx of visitors, which will stimulate local busi­nesses and create opportunities for economic growth.”

He stated that, “SCAG has planned various side events and activities to complement the championship, including a Last Chance Qualifier on November 11.”

He added that the Novem­ber 11 championship would be governed by internationally recognised rules, and a ratings system would be used to deter­mine winners

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