A York pupil has been crowned world champion at the Pokémon Video Game Championships.
Vikram Thiagarajan, who attends St Peter’s School, secured the title in the Senior Division at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, held at the Chase Center in San Francisco from August 28 to 30.
He is the first competitor from Great Britain to win the title in 11 years.
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A spokesperson for St Peter’s School said: "We are incredibly proud of Vikram and this remarkable accomplishment.
"To become a World Champion in any field requires immense commitment, resilience and talent, and Vikram has demonstrated all three in abundance.
"His success on the international stage is a testament to the dedication he brings to his pursuits, and we look forward to following his continued progress as he competes in the Masters Division next year."
Vikram qualified for the tournament through a demanding international circuit and competed against 138 of the best players in the Senior Division.
He is now the first British Senior Division VGC World Champion in more than a decade.
The school spokesperson said: "Vikram’s achievement reflects the qualities that St Peter’s seeks to nurture in all its pupils: intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, perseverance and the confidence to excel on a global stage.
"The entire school community congratulates him on this outstanding success and wishes him every success in Singapore next year."
The Pokémon World Championships are the culmination of a year-long global competition, with invitations extended only to top-ranking players worldwide.
Vikram has already qualified for the 2027 World Championships, which will take place in Singapore from August 13 to 15, where he will compete in the Masters Division for players aged 17 and above.
The 2026 championships brought together elite players from across the globe in events that included the Video Game Championships, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE.
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