National Spelling Bee: The Bay Area contestants and how to watch
Briefly

The Scripps National Spelling Bee features 243 competitors, including three Bay Area middle-schoolers: Aren Lee, Aiden Meng, and Rithvi Balajee. Participants face elimination through several rounds of spelling and vocabulary tests, striving to reach the finals for a chance at a $52,500 cash prize. The event is streamed live across various channels, with the competition comprising preliminary rounds, quarterfinals, and semifinals before the final event. The contestants showcased their skills by successfully spelling and defining words in initial rounds, continuing to hope for advancement and success in the competition.
Three Bay Area middle-schoolers compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee among 243 contestants, showcasing their spelling prowess for a chance at a $52,500 prize.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee features contestants aged 8 to 14, with multiple elimination rounds culminating in a final broadcasted event on ION channel.
Participants must survive multiple elimination rounds, including written and oral tests, to reach the final, making it a highly competitive event with serious aspirations.
Bay Area contestants Aren Lee, Aiden Meng, and Rithvi Balajee aim to advance through the rounds, showcasing their knowledge and skills in spelling definitions.
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