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Team Nigeria has won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China, marking a historic achievement for the country at the global academic competition. The victory was announced by the Nigeria Spelling Bee, which praised the students for their outstanding performance against competitors from around the world.
Among the medal winners were Maryam Yusuf and Abdurrahman Yusuf, students of Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, whose school celebrated their success. The competition brought together some of the world’s brightest young spellers, with Team Nigeria securing the top prize in the middle school category through exceptional spelling ability and teamwork.
The triumph comes just days after Nigeria made its debut at the Spelling Bee World Cup, highlighting the country’s growing reputation in international academic competitions. Education stakeholders have described the achievement as a source of national pride and an inspiration for young Nigerians to pursue excellence in learning and global competitions.
