Our debaters delivered outstanding results at the Shanghai International Debate Open 2026, held from March 20-22, 2026, across multiple divisions. Tony S. (CIS) and Adam P. (CIS) were crowned Over-16 Champions, while Isabella Z. (BMA) claimed the title of Under-16 Champion.
Strong elimination performances followed from our Over-16 Semifinalists: Pacey Q. (TLS), Emi R. (CIS), Gwyneth C. (DGS), Clarisse P. (SPCC), Ryan Q. (HKIS), and Kelly A. (SPCC). Further deep runs came from our Under-16 Quarterfinalists Renee Y. (ICS), Angela Q. (GSIS), and Miya L. (CIS), Open Quarterfinalists Jeffrey S. (WIS) and Samuel K. (CIS), and Under-14 Semifinalist Jasper N. (CIS).
Speaker awards highlighted an exceptional weekend: Adam P. (CIS) was named Over-16 Finals’ Best Speaker. Samuel K. (CIS) placed 3rd, Jeffrey S. (WIS) 5th, Tony S. (CIS) 6th, Aiden T. (CIS) 9th, Kai Kai W. (ASJ) 11th, Moses L. (CIS) 12th, Kelly A. (SPCC) 13th, and Ryan Q. (HKIS) 14th Best Speaker. In the Under-16 division, Emi R. (CIS) earned 2nd Best Speaker, Isabella Z. (BMA) 4th, and Gemma Y. (KGV) 6th Best. Under-14 awards went to Renee Y. (ICS) (7th) and Jasper N. (CIS) (8th Best).
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Shanghai International Debate Open (SIDO) 2026
- Format
- Other Debate
- Dates
- March 20-22
Team and elimination results
| Result | Division | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | Over-16 | Tony S. (CIS) |
| Champions | Over-16 | Adam P. (CIS) |
| Champion | Under-16 | Isabella Z. (BMA) |
| Semifinalists | Over-16 | Pacey Q. (TLS) |
| Semifinalists | Over-16 | Emi R. (CIS) |
| Semifinalists | Over-16 | Gwyneth C. (DGS) |
| Semifinalists | Over-16 | Clarisse P. (SPCC) |
| Semifinalists | Over-16 | Ryan Q. (HKIS) |
| Semifinalists | Over-16 | Kelly A. (SPCC) |
| Quarterfinalists | Under-16 | Renee Y. (ICS) |
| Quarterfinalists | Under-16 | Angela Q. (GSIS) |
| Quarterfinalists | Under-16 | Miya L. (CIS) |
| Quarterfinalists | Open | Jeffrey S. (WIS) |
| Quarterfinalists | Open | Samuel K. (CIS) |
| Semifinalist | Under-14 | Jasper N. (CIS) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Category | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Finals' Best Speaker | Over-16 | Adam P. (CIS) |
| 3rd Best Speaker | Over-16 | Samuel K. (CIS) |
| 5th Best Speaker | Over-16 | Jeffrey S. (WIS) |
| 6th Best Speaker | Over-16 | Tony S. (CIS) |
| 9th Best Speaker | Over-16 | Aiden T. (CIS) |
| 11th Best Speaker | Over-16 | Kai Kai W. (ASJ) |
| 12th Best Speaker | Over-16 | Moses L. (CIS) |
| 13th Best Speaker | Over-16 | Kelly A. (SPCC) |
| 14th Best Speaker | Over-16 | Ryan Q. (HKIS) |
| 2nd Best Speaker | Under-16 | Emi R. (CIS) |
| 4th Best Speaker | Under-16 | Isabella Z. (BMA) |
| 6th Best Speaker | Under-16 | Gemma Y. (KGV) |
| 7th Best Speaker | Under-14 | Renee Y. (ICS) |
| 8th Best Speaker | Under-14 | Jasper N. (CIS) |