Over 100 word wizards to join Philippines scrabble championship

CEBU, Philippines —  Over a hundred of word wizards all over the country are ready for the Cebu leg of the 2019 Philippine National Qualifying Scrabble Championship which will unfold this Saturday at the 4th level Atrium of Robinsons Galleria.

Spearheaded by the Cebu Scrabble Association (CSA) in association with the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) and the Department of Education-Cebu City Division, the event serves the Philippine qualifiers for the World Scrabble Championship set this October in Goa, India.

The Cebu leg features the professional, high school and elementary categories.

“Everything is ready for the event these weekend. We are expecting about a hundred participants in the different levels and we are excited to see them all,” said Marilyn Abella of the organizing CSA.”

The top five players in each division, which will be determined through a ranking system, will be qualified to compete in the national finals in Manila this June.

Cash prizes are at stake for the winners in each category.