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Who Is Faizan Khan? 13-Year-Old Indian-Origin Spelling Bee 2025 Champion
Last Updated: Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling "éclaircissement". Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old Indian-American from Texas, made history by winning the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The seventh-grader from C M Rice Middle School clinched the title by correctly spelling the word 'éclaircissement", which means 'the clearing up of something obscure: enlightenment". Faizan's victory continues the remarkable legacy of Indian-American spellers, who have dominated the prestigious US competition. He is one of only five contestants in the Bee's history to win after finishing second the previous year. In 2024, he narrowly missed the title in a spell-off, losing to another Indian-American, Bruhat Soma. Champion After Four Attempts This was Faizan's fourth appearance at the Bee. He first competed in 2019, placing 370th, and steadily rose through the ranks — finishing 21st in 2023 and runner-up in 2024. The final moments of this year's championship were filled with suspense. In Round 18, with only three contestants remaining, Faizan had a chance to win when the other two finalists, Sarvadnya Kadam and Sarv Dharavane, misspelt their words. However, in his haste, Faizan jumped in too quickly and misspelt 'commelina", missing a golden opportunity. Still, he held his ground. By Round 21, he made no mistake and confidently spelt the winning word. As confetti rained down, an overwhelmed Faizan fell to the stage in jubilation. 'I don't know what to say. I'm just really happy," he said moments after his win. Later, he added, 'It's so amazing, getting to this point. Winning? I never expected this." Faizan's dedication and determination were praised by Adam Symson, President and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company. 'Faizan exemplified the determination that defines a champion," he said, calling the win a testament to the Bee's values of resilience and excellence. Emerging as Spelling Bee champion, Faizan was awarded a USD 50,000 cash prize, a trophy, a medal, and an additional USD 2,500 and a reference library from Merriam-Webster. With this win, Faizan becomes the 30th Indian-American champion in the past 36 years, carrying forward a proud legacy that began with Nupur Lala's win in 1999. Meanwhile, runner-up Sarvadnya Kadam of California received USD 25,000, and Sarv Dharavane of Georgia received USD 15,000 for securing third place in the contest. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. What began in 1925 with just nine participants has grown into a celebration of academic excellence, with over 200 spellers competing this year. First Published: May 30, 2025, 14:34 IST
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Scripps to attend Gabelli conference on June 5; webcast available
CINCINNATI, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will discuss the company's business strategies at the Gabelli 17th Annual Media & Sports Symposium at The Harvard Club in New York City on Thursday, June 5. Jason Combs, chief financial officer, and Carolyn Micheli, chief communications and investor relations officer, will present at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Following the presentation, both will meet with investors in attendance. For those who cannot attend in person, the presentations will be webcast live. Registration is required at the link here: A replay of the session will be available under "investor information" at several weeks after the conference. Investor contact: Carolyn Micheli, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513) 977-3732, About ScrippsThe E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and its longtime motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The E.W. Scripps Company
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Scripps to report first-quarter 2025 operating results on May 8
CINCINNATI, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) will report first-quarter 2025 operating results after the markets close on Thursday, May 8. The call with the company's senior management team will take place at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, May 9. The company's protocol for joining its earnings calls is as follows: To access a live webcast of the call, participants will need to register by visiting The registration link can be found on that page under "upcoming events." To dial in by phone, participants will first need to visit a website to receive the phone number. To receive a listen-only dial-in and PIN code, visit Analysts who will be asking questions should visit this webpage to receive a different dial-in and PIN, which will identify them by name on the call: A replay of the conference call will be archived and available online for an extended period of time. To access the audio replay, visit approximately four hours after the call, and the link can be found on that page under "audio/video links." Media contact: Becca McCarter, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513) 410-2425, contact: Carolyn Micheli, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513) 977-3732, About ScrippsThe E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Its Scripps Sports division serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and its longtime motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way." View original content: SOURCE The E.W. Scripps Company Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
News Literacy Week: How WPTV is ensuring viewers feel 'validated'
WPTV is marking National News Literacy Week, presented in part by WPTV's parent company The E.W. Scripps Company, by examining the current information gathering and dissemination landscape and how our Let's Hear It community meet-ups play an important role in serving our viewers.
