The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off Tuesday, and hundreds of kids from around the globe will compete for the championship trophy. 12-year-old Sarv Dharavane from Georgia is one of a handful of returning finalists, and he says he’s ready to hit that stage again.
In 2025, Sarv was just 11 years old when he earned a third place finish in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He’s been studying ever since — hoping to improve on his performance…