The ASTAR Scrabble Challenge International 2022 will take place this weekend (21- 22 May).

This year, Hong Kong will have its largest group ever to the tournament. 16 contestants from Hong Kong will be playing in this 360 players event, competing in the U-15, U-18 and Open Categories with other eight countries.

The 16 contestants are:

Open Category:

• Euclid Hui
• Douglas Tsang

Under-18 Category:

• Thomson Law Long Yin (Methodist College)
• Ian Tsoi Yin (Methodist College)
• Ernest So Yat Long (Methodist College)
• Alex Chan Ka Kit (Methodist College)
• Fung Ka Kuen (Methodist College)
• Matthew Lam Pui Wai (Methodist College)
• Leung Hoi Yi (CCC Mong Man Wai College)

Under-15 Category:

• Agnes Lai Sum Yi (Methodist College)
• Stephanie Poon Cheuk Laam (Methodist College)
• Henry Lou Hoi Hang (Methodist College)
• Baldwin Chung Man Hiu (Methodist College)
• Anthony Ting Man Yui (Methodist College)
• Joseph Leung Chun Hei (Methodist College)
• Vanessa Lou Yuen Ching (St. Paul's Co-educational College)

ASCI is an annual event hosted by the University of Malaya since 2006. From 2021 onwards, the ASCI has moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

We wish all the players the best of luck in the tournament. Stay tuned for our further introductions to players and the tournament updates! And of course, send your warmest support to our local elites!