World No.10 scrabble player Richards due on Tuesday

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - Karachi—World number ten scrabble player Alastair Richards is due to arrive here on Tuesday afternoon from Australia to play in practice and challenge matches here, Pakistan Scrabble Association (PSA) announced on Tuesday.

19-year-old scrabble sensation Richards is coming with his mother Karen Richards, who is the chairperson of World Youth Scrabble Programme.

“Originally Richards and Karen were invited for Pakistan Mind Game Championships but despite its postponement they are decide to visit to Pakistan, “ PSC Secretary General Tariq Pervez said.

He said Mind Sports Association of Pakistan (MSAP) is collaborating in his to Pakistan.

“Its a historic occasion for scrabble players and game follower in Pakistan,” he added. During their stay in Pakistan karen Richards will be conducting Workshop on scrabble and Alastir Richards will feature in “Koala Scrabble Challenge” on July 14 and 15 at a local hotel.—APP