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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Indian-American Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
13-year-old Faizan Zaki of Dallas, Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by accurately spelling the difficult French word "claircissement" in an exciting climax that had the audience on the edge of their seats. His significant victory included the coveted Scripps Cup trophy, a commemorative medal, and a $50,000 cash a seventh-grader at C.M. Rice Middle School, started his spelling journey at the age of 7. What began as a fun family activity quickly turned into a serious passion. 'He just enjoys learning new words,' said his mother, Arshia Quadri. 'It's something that came naturally to him.'advertisementHis father, Zaki Anwar, recalled, 'We just wanted him to enjoy the experience of competing at the bee. If he could spell a few words and achieve a few rounds, that would be great. But this is amazing!'A Special Year For The Bee This year's spelling bee was especially significant, marking its 100th anniversary. The competition saw 243 participants aged 8 to 14 from around the world gather at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 27 to 30. Only nine made it to the final spelled his winning word in the 21st round. As confetti rained down, he dropped to the floor in disbelief, living the moment. 'I'm going to be having nightmares about that tonight,' he said, still overwhelmed by the Time's The CharmadvertisementThis was Faizan's fourth time participating in the national bee. Last year, he was narrowly defeated in a tiebreaker round by his friend, Bruhat Soma, who jokingly said, 'I think he cared too much about his aura.'Proud of his son's achievement, Faizan's father called him 'the GOAT,' adding, 'He's been doing this for years. He knows the dictionary like the back of his hand.'Faizan's win not only highlights his love for words but also inspires countless young spellers chasing the same dream.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee with "Éclaircissement"
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, has won the 2025 Scripps Spelling Bee. He spelled the word "éclaircissement" right to win the title. The word means "to make something clear." Faizan is a 7th-grade student at C.M. Rice Middle School. This was his fourth time in the bee. He was second place last year, but this year he became the champion. Only four other students in history have done the same. His prizes include: $50,000 and a winner's trophy $2,500 and books from Merriam-Webster Books and tools from Britannica $1,000 for a school of his choice from Scholastic A 5-year news app for his school from News-O-Matic The event took place in Maryland, and Faizan was sponsored by the Dallas Sports Commission.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who are Faizan Zaki's parents? Scripps National Spelling Bee winner's father calls son ‘the GOAT'
Faizan Zaki won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after spelling the French word 'éclaircissement' correctly. The 13-year-old took home the coveted Scripps Cup along with $50,000 in cash and a commemorative medal as he bested over 240 contestants from across the country Thursday night. The young Indian-American 'loves words,' according to his mother, Arshia Quadri. Zaki, a seventh-grade student at C.M. Rice Middle School in Dallas, Texas, began his competitive spelling journey in 2019 when he was just 7 years old. In an interview with ABC Action News at the time, his parents, Quadri and Zaki Anwar, revealed that his interest in complex words began as a family activity. 'He loves it. I mean he loves the learning and words, and so that has been like, you know, it's just been very easy,' Quadri told the outlet, adding, 'We just want him to be happy and, you know, experience that. You know the whole experience of going to the bee.' 'And if he can spell a few words there and get to a few rounds, then good for him, that would be amazing,' Zaki's father added at the time. Thursday's competition was the teenager's fourth time participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. After he correctly spelt his winning word in the 21st round, Zaki lay on the floor ecstatic as confetti rained down. 'I'm definitely going to be having nightmares about that tonight,' he later said while standing next to the trophy, per Associated Press. Zaki's friend, Bruhat Soma, who beat him in the 'spell-off' tiebreaker last year, said, 'I think he cared too much about his aura.' Meanwhile, his father, Anwar, said, 'He's the GOAT. I actually believe that. He's really good, man. He's been doing it for so long, and he knows the dictionary in and out,' per the outlet.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
North Texan, 13, wins $50,000 grand prize in Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Brief North Texas teenager Faizan Zaki won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, correctly spelling "éclaircissement." The 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, secured the $50,000 grand prize. Last year, Zaki placed second overall in the event. DALLAS - A teenager from North Texas has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, securing the $50,000 grand prize and bragging rights for his hometown of Allen. The Latest Faizan Zaki spelled "éclaircissement" correctly to win the final round of the competition on Thursday night. The word, appropriately enough, means "a clearing up of something obscure." Zaki, 13, will take home the grand prize of $50,000 for the win. The backstory Zaki is a seventh-grader at C.M. Rice Middle School in Plano, and is sponsored by the Dallas Sports Commission. Last season, the student placed second in the contest, only losing during a "spell-off" tiebreaker. He still beat out more than 240 other spellers and went home with $25,000. What they're saying Plano ISD proudly spoke out on X after Zaki's win: "Faizan's extraordinary achievement reflects the excellence, perseverance and passion for learning that define our students across Plano ISD. We are incredibly proud to see one of our own rise to the top on the national stage!" The Source Information in this story comes from the Scripps National Spelling Bee website and past news coverage.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Faizan Zaki takes home over $50,000 after winning Scripps National Spelling Bee: 5 things to know about Indian-origin teen
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old prodigy from Texas, has won the latest edition of Scripps National Spelling Bee to secure a prize of $52,500. His win, however, wasn't an easy one as he nearly threw away the chance when he misspelled a word out of sheer overconfidence. Luckily, for him his rivals too made similar blunders and helped him bounce back. With that, here is all you need to know about the young sensation. Faizan Zaki wins Scripps National Spelling Bee: All you need to know about him Faizan Zaki, who hails from a family of Indian origins, is a student based in Texas. He studies C.M. Rice Middle School and is in the seventh grade. FAIZAN ZAKI FINALLY NAILED ÉCLAIRCISSEMENT FTW 🔥🙌 CONGRATS!!!And that's after surviving Chaldee in R20, but before that... #spellingbee Faizan is no stranger to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In fact, this was his fourth appearance at the event. He made his debut in 2019 but didn't make much of an impact. He then made solid progress and emerged as a runner-up last year. Zaki Anwar and Arshia Quadri, Faizan's parents, have played a major role in his success. They encouraged him to develop an interest in words from a young age. A fast learner, Faizan started reading at the age of two. Faizan has a flair for languages and is currently trying to master French. The teenager also has a keen interest in Rubik Cube's puzzles. About Scripps National Spelling Bee Scripps National Spelling Bee, which was first held in 1925, has emerged as a major phenomena as it gave young minds an opportunity to showcase their brilliance. This year's contest marked the last time it was held at a convention center just outside Washington on the banks of the Potomac River, which has been its home for over a decade. In 2026, , it will take place at Constitution Hall, a concert venue near the White House.
