Finding his way in Scrabble

YOUNG ACHIEVER | Madhav, 13, finished fourth at World Youth Championship

- Haridev Pushparaj

All of 13, Madhav Gopal Kamath is one of India's brightest young Scrabble players and he recently finished in an impressive fourth place at the 2024 World Youth Scrabble Championship.

The young lad's remarkable performance alongside fellow Indian player Suyash Manchali marked India's best ever finish at this prestigious global event.

This year Madhav's wins at the Goa Open and the Delhi Open were the first time an under-18 player has won a major Open tournament in Indian Scrabble.

The highlights of Madhav's nascent career are 17 wins and a spread of +1111 that helped secure him a place among the top players globally, ranking fourth in a field of 136 competitors from 15 different countries.