9 of 11 US Spelling Bee finalists are Indian-American kids

Nine of the 11 finalists for this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee in the US are Indian-Americans. The spellers will compete for the coveted title on July 8.

Nine of the 11 finalists for this year's US Spelling Bee contest are Indian-Americans. The 11 spellers will compete for the champion title during the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals on July 8. The National Bee is a high-profile, high-pressure endurance test as much as a nerd spelling match, and spellers spend months preparing for it.