Bengaluru: The Indian Crossword League (IXL) 2024 is set to conclude with its Grand Finale on Sunday in Bengaluru. This prestigious event will bring together 30 elite crossword solvers from around the globe, competing for the coveted IXL Champion 2024 title. Following months of intense online and offline rounds, the stage is ready to showcase the best minds in the world of crosswords.
The Grand Finale will feature top contenders including Ramki Krishnan from Chennai, Samit Kallianpur from Secunderabad, Madhup Tewari from New Delhi, Shashwat Salgaocar from Panaji, Vasant Srinivasan from Banchang, Venkatraghavan S. from Mumbai, Sohil Bhagat from Bengaluru, Madhusudan H. from Chennai, Sowmya Ramkumar from Manama, and Swathi Ravi from Bengaluru. These exceptional crossword enthusiasts will compete for the prestigious title, making the event a thrilling battle of intellect and skill.
On the eve of the finale, the IXL community celebrated World Crossword Day with enthusiasm. Contestants and enthusiasts shared their crossword journeys, reflecting on the positive impact of the sport in their lives. Mukund Jagannathan, a plastic surgeon and one of the qualifiers, entertained the crowd with soulful songs. Discussions also focused on popularizing crosswords as a mental sport and its potential to challenge and engage people worldwide.
The Grand Finale will take place on Sunday from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Fans, fellow crossword enthusiasts, and intellectuals from around the world are expected to attend this grand event, which promises to be a significant milestone in the world of mind sports. The IXL Grand Finale will not only crown the 2024 champion but also leave a lasting impact on the crossword community.
For over a decade, the Indian Crossword League has united crossword enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. As IXL 2024 reaches its climax, the event underscores the league’s reputation as one of the world’s most respected crossword platforms. The crowning of the IXL Champion 2024 will mark another chapter in its illustrious history.
