Huge congratulations to our debaters for an outstanding showing at the Mumbai Pre-WSDC 2026, held on April 18-19, 2026. The team of Jacky X. (GSIS), Nora C. (CDNIS), Valerie S. (ISF), and Ka Yin L. (HFC) emerged as Champions, delivering a superb performance throughout the tournament. We also celebrate our Semifinalists: Gwyneth C. (DGS), Hanson K. (DBS), Kelly A. (SPCC), and Ryan Q. (HKIS).
Individual accolades were equally impressive. Hanson K. (DBS) was named Overall Best Speaker, while the Novice category saw Nora C. (CDNIS) earn 1st Best, Valerie S. (ISF) 2nd Best, Jacky X. (GSIS) 4th Best, Ishan H. (KS) 5th Best, Henry C. (VSA) 6th Best, and Nathaniel P. (SPCCPS) 10th Best Speaker. In the Overall category, Gwyneth C. (DGS) placed 2nd, Ryan Q. (HKIS) 3rd, Nora C. (CDNIS) 4th, Valerie S. (ISF) 7th, and Kelly A. (SPCC) 13th Best Speaker. An exceptional tournament for all involved.
Well done!
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Mumbai Pre-WSDC 2026
- Format
- World Schools / WSDC
- Dates
- 18-19 April
Team and elimination results
| Result | Students |
|---|---|
| Champions | Jacky X. (GSIS) |
| Champions | Nora C. (CDNIS) |
| Champions | Valerie S. (ISF) |
| Champions | Ka Yin L. (HFC) |
| Semifinalists | Gwyneth C. (DGS) |
| Semifinalists | Hanson K. (DBS) |
| Semifinalists | Kelly A. (SPCC) |
| Semifinalists | Ryan Q. (HKIS) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Category | Student |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Best | Overall | Hanson K. (DBS) |
| 2nd Best | Overall | Gwyneth C. (DGS) |
| 3rd Best | Overall | Ryan Q. (HKIS) |
| 4th Best | Overall | Nora C. (CDNIS) |
| 7th Best | Overall | Valerie S. (ISF) |
| 13th Best | Overall | Kelly A. (SPCC) |
| 1st Best | Novice | Nora C. (CDNIS) |
| 2nd Best | Novice | Valerie S. (ISF) |
| 3rd Best | Novice | Ka Yin L. (HFC) |
| 4th Best | Novice | Jacky X. (GSIS) |
| 5th Best | Novice | Ishan H. (KS) |
| 6th Best | Novice | Henry C. (VSA) |
| 10th Best | Novice | Nathaniel P. (SPCCPS) |