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Nigeria Loses Its Place As The Number One Scrabble Nation In The World


Nigeria has lost its place as the Number one scrabble nation in the world after a defeat at the just concluded MSI (Mind Sports International) World Championship 2016 in Lille, France. World champion Wellington Jighere, lost his title to Brett Smitheram of the UK and managed a 23rd place finish..

Wellington blamed the loss on external factors and inadequate preparations following hassles he and his team encountered before their trip (as they were initially denied visas by the French embassy). He said;

For those who still have questions, I hope this statement clears the air:

The MSI (Mind Sports International) World Championship 2016 has come to an end. A winner (Brett Smitheram of the UK) has emerged and Yours Truly could only manage a dismal 23rd place finish.

While it would be convenient to blame external factors for my failure to perform, I'd like to categorically state that my failure was due mainly to inadequate preparations. Our performance may have been affected by the numerous hassles that culminated in us arriving Lille just a few minutes before the commencement of the games but I believe that being a World Champion should come with the ability to surmount such obstacles. Moreover, the conditions preceding/surrounding my ascent to the crown in the first place were no better than these.

For those who would still choose to call me World Champ, you might be right because technically, my title defense, WESPAC (World English-speaking Scrabble Players Championship) isn't until November 2017 but I'd like to think that Brett Smitheram is the reigning World Scrabble Champion and I'd attempt to do better next time.

I'll be spending a few extra days to cool off in Europe after which I would return to my beloved fatherland to continue doing my best to become a better player and organizer as I now have to split my time between preparing for the next World Championship and running the activities of my Foundation (the Wellington Foundation for Scrabble and Mind Development in Africa.)

Thanks all for the support and I look forward to doing you proud when next I'm presented with the opportunity.

Source; http://www.nationalhelm.net/2016/09/nigeria-loses-its-place-as-number-one.html

u tried... not ur fault

well done

Delay in Visa...western conspiracy

Mind Sports International?? Which other sports do they have in this organization?

First time I'm hearing of it..

[size=15pt]only smart people play scrabble[/size]

Hausa conspiracy

At least, we were once Number 1 unlike Kenya and Ghana

Lol...when he wasn't given his visa at the appropriate time.

Wich kind badluck govt. be dis na...


Btw,listen to my songs at http://my.notjustok.com/p/oracle/

Misinterpretation.

The World Championship which he won and has the title, is yet to hold as he said, so he is still the World Champion in that aspect. I think the Moderators should play their part in avoiding misinformation.
Identify the fact

... my title defense, WESPAC (World English-speaking Scrabble Players Championship) isn't until November 2017...

from his personal opinion

...but I'd like to think that Brett Smitheram is the reigning World Scrabble Champion...

before presenting a concise information.


I love Wellington's use of vocabulary

and I I can play dz game like kilode oooo

Buhari why

Nigeria b just missing everything they hold worth in this Buhari era....Nawa oh
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Just watching Oshiomole make " 'CHANGE' promises" again

I'll like to be in the contest next year

Our guy still try na

APC Badluck

I have nothn to say

Nigeria losing back to back these days...Buhari how far? . . . AM A WINNER IN JESUS NAME

Thunder fire buhari... Badluck and bad news since he came in

Buhari and Bad news


I wouldn't say more

9ja.......always in the spotlight of bad news..chai amadioha must hear dis

9ice one u tried is just DAT everything is not working in the country, # we know the cause.

the badluck was already knocking after the visa denial and late hour arrival..pari pa say..take heart even the con3 has lost more and is still free falling..

dainformant:
Nigeria Loses Its Place As The Number One Scrabble Nation In The World


Nigeria has lost its place as the Number one scrabble nation in the world after a defeat at the just concluded MSI (Mind Sports International) World Championship 2016 in Lille, France. World champion Wellington Jighere, lost his title to Brett Smitheram of the UK and managed a 23rd place finish..

Wellington blamed the loss on external factors and inadequate preparations following hassles he and his team encountered before their trip (as they were initially denied visas by the French embassy). He said;

For those who still have questions, I hope this statement clears the air:

The MSI (Mind Sports International) World Championship 2016 has come to an end. A winner (Brett Smitheram of the UK) has emerged and Yours Truly could only manage a dismal 23rd place finish.

While it would be convenient to blame external factors for my failure to perform, I'd like to categorically state that my failure was due mainly to inadequate preparations. Our performance may have been affected by the numerous hassles that culminated in us arriving Lille just a few minutes before the commencement of the games but I believe that being a World Champion should come with the ability to surmount such obstacles. Moreover, the conditions preceding/surrounding my ascent to the crown in the first place were no better than these.

For those who would still choose to call me World Champ, you might be right because technically, my title defense, WESPAC (World English-speaking Scrabble Players Championship) isn't until November 2017 but I'd like to think that Brett Smitheram is the reigning World Scrabble Champion and I'd attempt to do better next time.

I'll be spending a few extra days to cool off in Europe after which I would return to my beloved fatherland to continue doing my best to become a better player and organizer as I now have to split my time between preparing for the next World Championship and running the activities of my Foundation (the Wellington Foundation for Scrabble and Mind Development in Africa.)

Thanks all for the support and I look forward to doing you proud when next I'm presented with the opportunity.

Source; http://www.nationalhelm.net/2016/09/nigeria-loses-its-place-as-number-one.html

How can I join the foundation? I play some kick ass scrabble too o!

hemartins:
[size=15pt]only smart people play scrabble[/size]

Especially when u hit premiums... the game na smart game..

Sk

23rd place finish, and you're giving excuses for your failure.

After he made noise finish, he lost concentration.