The Inter-School Scrabble Tournament hosted by Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha (SSLSD) concluded on a successful note this year as well. It was held on 5th February in celebration of Qatar Sports Day.
Students from 5 schools participated in the tournament: Philippines International, DPS-MIS, American School, QIS and Birla Public School competed against one another in order to test their mettle with words.
The tournament which was held under WESPA (World English-Language Scrabble Players Association) regulations comprised of 3 rounds at the end of which one school team emerged victorious.
Accordingly Birla Public School emerged 2nd Runner-Up, Philippines International became 1st Runner-Up, and host school Stafford International School Doha bagged the champion’s trophy.
Mrs. John graced the occasion as Chief Guest and was thrilled to see the participation and team spirit among students. Among the Guests-of-Honour were Principal and Assistant Principal of Philippines International, Chairman, members of the Board of Trustees, Principal and Vice Principal of SSLSD.
Here are the top achievers at the Tournament:
Hasini Perera
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player of the Tournament
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Ushara De Silva
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player of the Tournament (1st Runner-up)
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Imadith Egodawaththe
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player of the Tournament (2nd Runner-up)
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Hamid Abdi
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Highest Word Score (Non Bingo)
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Hasini Perera
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Most Number of Bingo Words
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Kelly Lavigne
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Philippine International School - Qatar
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Highest Bingo Word
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Amna Cassim
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Highest Game Score
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Hasini Perera
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Highest Series of the Tournament
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Humaira Rizan
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player - Under 16
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Louie John C. Guinita Jr.
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Philippine International School - Qatar
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Best Player Runner-up – Under 16
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Ushara De Silva
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player - Under 14
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Vimukthi Ashen
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player Runner-up – Under 14
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Hasini Perera
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player - Under 12
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Abdul Samad
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player Runner-up – Under 12
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Imadith Egodawaththe
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player - Under 10
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Hamid Abdi
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player Runner up – Under 10
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Sasi Nair
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Best Player – Open Event
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Giyaz Olayiwola
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Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha
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Best Player Runner-up – Open Event
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