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Making Every Word Count! |
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Mumbai, November 9-12, 2007: For the first time in history, India played host to the 9th World Scrabble(r) Championship in November 2007. Brought to India under the aegis of Mattel Toys (India) Pvt. Ltd, World Scrabble(r) Championship had over 110 players representing 42 countries vying for the coveted title. The three day championship kick-started in Mumbai on November 9 and culminated with a mega final on November 12.
Initiated in 1991, The World Scrabble(r) Championship (WSC) is held every second year. During WSC's 16-year history, participation in this prestigious tournament has increased rapidly from 48 players representing 19 countries in 1991 in London to 42 countries and 110 players in the current 9th edition of WSC in Mumbai.
Announcing the itinerary of the 3 day extravaganza, Mr. Sanjay Luthra, Managing Director, Mattel Toys said, "Scrabble(r) stands for 'Every Word Counts,' thus illustrating the competitive, fun personality of Scrabble(r) and the degree to which players engage in the game. We are very excited by this opportunity given to India to host the World Scrabble(r) Championship for the first time and feel that this will take India's #1 Word Game to even greater heights."
Invented in 1948 by architect Alfred Mosher Butts in the USA, the game took the country and the world by storm. It has continued to grow in popularity ever since, reaching a near-unassailable status by being sold in 121 countries and translated into 29 languages. Scrabble(r) is backed by years of strong heritage, and will proudly celebrate its 60th anniversary next year.
For more information, please visit www.wscgames.com.
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