Brief
Father‑Son Duo Jaipal and Kartik Reddy Target Top‑Five Finish at World Sudoku Championship
The pair will represent India at the 19th World Sudoku Championship in Kolkata from Oct 11‑18, seeking a top‑five team finish and a top‑40 individual spot for Jaipal.
By Felo News Desk · Published
India’s long‑time Sudoku representative Jaipal Reddy and his son Kartik Reddy will compete at the 19th World Sudoku Championship and the 33rd World Puzzle Championship in Kolkata, which run from October 11 to 18, according to Deccan Chronicle.
Jaipal, who has played for India since 2008, said the team’s goal is a top‑five finish and his personal aim is to end inside the top 40. He recalled India’s best results: a fifth‑place team finish and a 37th‑place individual ranking.
Kartik, who first appeared for India in the under‑15 category in 2015, is now an MBA student balancing study and practice. He noted he began regularly beating his father from 2023, though they still contest tightly at home.
The championship features standard and variant puzzles, with selection involving online qualifiers and a national final.
Key facts
- Jaipal Reddy has represented India at Sudoku championships since 2008. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The 19th World Sudoku Championship and 33rd World Puzzle Championship take place in Kolkata from Oct 11‑18. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Jaipal targets a top‑40 individual finish; the Indian team aims for a top‑five placement. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Kartik Reddy first represented India in the under‑15 category in 2015. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Father-Son Duo Eye Sudoku Glory”
