Syed Imaad Ali's incredible run ends at the World Scrabble Championship 2019
Syed Imaad Ali fell in the quarterfinal against Nigel Richards of New Zealand by 1-2 that ended his journey in the 2019 World Scrabble Championship which is being played at English town of Torquay in England.
Syed Imaad Ali's incredible run at World Scrabble Championship 2019 came to an end as he lost to Nigel Richards of New Zealand in the quarterfinal by the score of 2-1.
The Youngest quarter finalist in history, Imaad was up against the greatest scrabble player of all times and did create sensation by winning the first game but the defending world champion ultimately triumphed 2-1 to move to the semi final.
Nigel went on the win the semi final later in the day beating Paul Gallen of Northern Ireland.
In the other quarter final, former world champion, David Eldar of Australia beat Dave Wiegand of USA 2-0 and won the semi final against Peter Armstrong of USA 3-1 to book a date with Nigel Richards in the final.
Division B of the Championship is certain to see a champion from Pakistan for the second year in a row. In the first quarter final the favorite and defending champion, Hammad Hadi Khan suffered a shock defeat against the No. 8, Adowei Abikeme of Nigeria while his twin brother and the second seed, Hassan Hadi lost an epic semi final against compatriot, Daniyal Sanaullah by 3-2.
Taha Mirza ousted 12 year old, Monis Khan 2-1 in the quarter final and went on to win the semi final 3-0 against Adowei Abikeme to book a date with Daniyal Sanaullah in the final.
